The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Black-eyed Susan
Common name

Black-eyed Susan

Scientific name Rudbeckia hirta
Plant type Annual
Other Common Names Brown-eyed Susan, Common Black-eyed Susan, Blackeyed Susan
Size S (2' × 2')
Soil moisture Dry, Moist (well drained)
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay
Growth behavior Self-sows

Notes

Profuse blooms that make great cut flowers. Birds appreciate the seeds.

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I can collect seeds in summer upon request.

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