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The state flower of Maryland has 2"-4" daisy-like flowers with orange-yellow petals. This beautiful, heirloom rudbeckia blooms over a long period--at least 8 weeks; winter seed cones supply food for birds, too. Black-Eyed Susan is a short-lived perennial (USDA zones 3-7), that may come back for a second or third year, but is often treated as an annual. Great cut flower. North American native wildflower; may re-seed itself and is an excellent addition to wildflower areas.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: North America prairies
Hardiness: Short-lived perennial in USDA zones 3–7, but usually treated as an annual, because it does not reliably come back year after year. May self-sow.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 12"–24" wide
Variety Info: 2"–4" wide, yellow flowers with a purplish-brown center.
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. If started inside early enough, may bloom the first year.
Sprouts in: 10–15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–24"
Thinning: When 1"– 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing those that have just unfurled all their petals.
- Victoria R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 16, 2026Bright addition
They are very pretty. Bright yellow. Smaller than I thought, but still love tgem
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 17, 2026Hey Victoria,
We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with the Black-Eyed Susan Seeds! It's awesome that you're loving those bright yellow blooms - there's nothing better than flowers that bring such vibrant, cheerful color to your garden! And we totally get that they might be smaller than expected, but honestly, those compact Black-Eyed Susans can be such perfect little powerhouses of color and charm! Thanks for sharing your bright addition success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cecily G.Rated 5 out of 5 starsAug 27, 20245 Stars
Really love this cheery wildflower! My favorite part, is in the morning when I go out to the garden about 10 or so male long-horned bees (Melissodes spp.) are asleep all cuddled together around the flower disc having a sleepover. It’s pretty cute, as these bees usually are solitary in nature, but not when sleeping on this rudbeckia apparently! Zone 5, high desert, Central Oregon.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Kevin Z.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 6, 20245 Stars
After my previous review, the rudbeckia will really let you know when they are ready to flower! The native bees love it and are so cute when covered in pollen! No issue growing them what so ever.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Rebecca W.Rated 5 out of 5 starsDec 5, 20235 Stars
First time growing this variety. Very beautiful, large blooms. My neighbors thought they were sunflowers. Planted the seedlings in October and they wintered over in my Zone 8b garden and bloomed the following late spring/early summer for a long period of time. Makes a great, long lasting cut flower.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Kevin Z.Rated 4 out of 5 starsOct 2, 20234 Stars
The seedling took a little time to emerge but now they are emerging left and right! I just scattered them over the surface with no special treatment.
