Rudbeckia Coneflower 'Black Eyed Susan'
Whimsical wildflower
Long blooming
Easy to grow
Low maintenance
Pollinator-friendly
Drought tolerant
Open pollinated
~Black Eyed Susan | Rudbeckia hirta ~
60+ seeds
This beautiful prairie variety, full of rustic charm and warmth, features bright yellow petals surrounding a dark brown or chocolate-coloured cone-shaped centre. These popular, hardy perennials or biennials typically bloom from midsummer through fall.
Its exceptionally long flowering season attracts pollinators to the garden, while its wild, native beauty is perfect for wildflower meadows, borders, and the most magical, whimsical floral arrangements.
💐🌿All our seeds are carefully collected and selected by hand from flowers grown exclusively on Canadian flower farms and in our own garden. They are grown using 100% organic and natural methods, with respect for nature, without pesticides or chemicals, and are non-GMO.
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SOWING AND GROWING TIPS:
Type: Perennial/biennial
Height: 60 cm
Garden spacing: 35 cm
Soil: Poor, sandy
Light: Full sun
Days to maturity: 75–90 days
SOWING:
Starting indoors (recommended): Pre-chill seeds for 30 days, beginning 16 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds indoors 9–12 weeks before the last frost.
Direct sowing outdoors: Sow seeds directly outdoors in fall or late winter, covering very lightly, as light is required for germination.
Germination time: 7–15 days
Sowing depth: 0.1 cm
Germination temperature: 21–24°C
*Shipping: Flower seeds will be shipped via Canada Post untracked Lettermail and may take 2–15 business days to arrive, depending on your location. Shipping for seeds is a flat rate of $3.75 CAD, no matter how many seeds you order! ☺️
Happy gardening!
Anne