Showy Black-Eyed Susan

Butterflies can't resist this native wildflower! If you're looking to add vibrancy and sunshine to your garden, the Showy-Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida speciosa) is sure to be the pop of color and excitement you need. Once you experience the color this will bring to your garden, you'll understand how it earned its descriptive common name.

These sunburst blossoms are one of the most celebrated American wildflowers due to their lovely color and heartiness. This brilliant perennial will light up with blooms from summer to fall. They are easy to grow for gardeners of all experience levels.

The full, rich, leafy green foliage is a lovely backdrop to the bursts of yellow and would make an excellent impression as a border to a path or along a retaining wall. Hardy tender perennials throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 7, growing up to 2-3 feet in height when in bloom!

Planting and Application:

This black-eyed beauty is a symbol of the American landscape with its iconic yellow that is sure to bring warmth to your summer garden. It's often found in short prairies, open woods, fields, and roadsides. It's sure to fit in well with your other wildflowers or prairie plants.

Plant the Showy Black-Eyed Susan in a well-drained area along your garden's border, or plant it in your cut-flower gardens, Cottage Garden, or butterfly garden. Tough enough for Rock Gardens, the hell-strip along the sidewalk and street side plantings, along driveways and sunny paths.

This is sure to not just attract your attention and admiration, but you will also find this plant is a favorite among butterflies, bees, and birds, along with other wildlife and pollinators! Songbirds love these seeds! By attracting these creatures, you are sure to improve your garden and your local ecology.

• Vibrant & Stunning Yellow Ray-Petals & Brown Raised Centers
• Attracts Butterflies, Birds, Bees & Other Pollinators
• Strong-Stemmed Mid-Late Season Blooms
• Coarse Green Foliage Mounds
• Edging, Borders, Wildflower & Pollinator Gardens & Cottage Gardens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Black-Eyed Susan grows best in full sun and can tolerate heat and drought, once established. Plant in well-drained soil of any kind and water regularly until established and during prolonged drought. These perennials appreciate 3-4 inches of mulch over the entire root system for best results.

Prune back the stems and foliage in the fall and remove them from the area if any pest or disease issues are present, otherwise, you can leave the seedheads up for fall and winter interest, as well as bird food. If left to seed, this will likely return on its own from self-seeding after winter has passed. Of course, you can always deadhead the spent blooms to prevent self-seeding and promote additional blooms. Be sure to plant it in well-drained soil for best performance.

This hearty plant grows well in many regions, and at times, a little "too well." Nature Hills uses the Plant Sentry™ system to abide by all local, state, and federal regulations for plants that can become invasive in your region.

• Full Sun
• Any Well-Drained Soil Type
• Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
• Prune Back Fall or Spring
• Hearty & Easy to Care For!

Bring a bit of excitement to your garden and order this delightful butterfly favorite today! Order your own Showy Black-Eyed Susan perennials today from Nature Hills!