• A close-up of a single Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan) bloom, its golden yellow petals radiating around a dark, domed center. The deep brown disk is ringed with tiny tubular florets, while the slender petals curl slightly at the tips, glowing brightly in the sun against a blurred green background.
  • A vibrant clump of Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan) in full bloom, growing along a gravel walkway. Dozens of cheerful yellow flowers with dark centers rise above the dense, green foliage, each bloom held aloft on a slender, upright stem.
  • A dense garden patch of Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan), with dozens of bright yellow flowers filling the frame. The golden petals arch gracefully around the bold, chocolate-brown centers, creating a striking contrast against the leafy green backdrop and hints of other native plants.
  • A sprawling display of Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan) bursting with golden blooms across a sunny garden bed. Hundreds of daisy-like flowers with rich, dark centers sway above a sea of green leaves, blending beautifully with a few scattered purple and white wildflowers in the background.
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Rudbeckia hirta - Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta - Black-Eyed Susan

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Black-Eyed Susan is a bold and cheerful perennial that brightens both urban and rural landscapes with its golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers and dark central cones. Blooming from mid-summer into fall, it provides a long-lasting nectar source for bees and butterflies, while its seed heads sustain granivorous birds such as goldfinches and sparrows in the fall and winter. Its vibrant blooms, sturdy stems, and ability to naturalize easily make Black-Eyed Susan a standout in pollinator-friendly plantings, sunny gardens, wildflower meadows, and resilient landscapes.

Black-Eyed Susan thrives in prairies, open woodlands, roadsides, and disturbed areas. Drought-tolerant and adaptable, this hardy native grows well in well-drained soils, to dry, gravelly substrates, making it a perfect choice for self-sustaining, low-maintenance gardens. Mature plants are deer-resistant, as the coarse, hairy leaves deter browsing, though young seedlings may be nibbled.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Beginner
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Fast
Age to First Bloom: 1-2

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 50

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Loam
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Dry
  • Clay
  • Seasonally Moist

Height

  • 12" - 24"

Width

  • Under 12"
  • 12" - 24"

Bloom Colour

  • Yellow

Month of Bloom

  • July
  • August
  • Septemeber

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Attractive Seed Heads
  • Fall Color
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Rudbeckia hirta is native to grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas across the Canada provinces and much of the U.S.. It thrives in open prairies, meadows, roadsides, and disturbed sites, often colonizing dry to mesic soils.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Traditionally, Indigenous peoples have used the roots of Rudbeckia hirta to make infusions for treating colds, dropsy, and worms in children, as well as external washes for sores, snake bites, and swelling. Additionally, the root juice has been used as drops to treat earaches.