Start growing
Very easy; thrives in full sun and almost any soil. Self-seeds readily.
GROW SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Black-Eyed Susan Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit
Rudbeckia hirta
From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Black-Eyed Susan care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Rudbeckia hirta
- Common names
- Gloriosa Daisy, Brown-Eyed Susan
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Rudbeckia
- Species
- R. hirta
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® methodology highlights 'Pioneer Species' behavior—watching these hardy plants thrive in 'disturbed' cup soil.
Propagation
By seed or division.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms from early summer to the first frost. Short-lived perennial or biennial.
Growing conditions
Prairies, meadows, and roadsides.
Weather & tolerances
High heat and drought tolerance; handles pollution well.
Pests & plant health
Powdery mildew and septoria leaf spot.
Plant safety
Safe; some individuals may experience skin irritation from the hairy stems.
Botanical features
A hardy wildflower with golden-yellow petals surrounding a dark brown/black central cone.
Varieties
‘Indian Summer’, ‘Goldstrum’.
Garden & everyday uses
State flower of Maryland. iconic prairie restoration plant. long-lasting cut flower
Native range & distribution
Native to Central North America; naturalized across the continent.
Conservation
Abundant and secure.
Name origins
Named after the Rudbeck family; ‘hirta’ means hairy, referring to the stems and leaves.
History
Associated with an 18th-century poem by John Gay about a sailor's love for his 'Black-Eyed Susan'.
TURN KNOWING INTO GROWING
Your next beginning, in a cup.
Seeds In A Cup® grow kits matched to black-eyed susan.
Seed Germination Kit
Black-Eyed Susan Seed Starter Grow Kit
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Rudbeckia hirta
7-14 daysView kit →
THE GROWING CONVERSATION
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