Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as black-eyed Susan, is a hardy flowering perennial often grown as an annual, prized for its bright golden-yellow, daisy-like blooms with distinctive dark brown centers. Blooming from late spring through fall, it attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators while adding cheerful color to borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water regularly until established; once established, water during extended dry periods
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering or leave seed heads for birds; cut back after the growing season if desired
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring; avoid excessive fertilization