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Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan Seeds

Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan Seeds

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~0.05 g (~46 seeds)
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These radiant, single and semi-double flowers hold their heads up high even in heat and drought without the need for staking. Enjoy their glorious beauty as they seduce butterflies with promises of nectar and provide seeds for birds in winter. A long-lasting cut flower with a long bloom period. 'Indian Summer' is an All-America Selections winner and recipient of the European Fleuroselect Quality Mark in 1995. In 2000, it won the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Native: North American Prairies

Hardiness: Short-lived perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4–9, but usually treated as an annual because it does not reliably come back year after year. Some do come back from the root system and/or reseeding.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 36"–42" tall

Variety Info: 6"–9" golden yellow flowers with rich brown centers

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 first fall frost date.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–24"

Thinning: When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–24"

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
Based on 11 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 8 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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  • Donna
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 19, 2023
    5 Stars

    Sowed in a planter in April. Zone 5

  • Veleria S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 10, 2023
    5 Stars

    I Winter sowed the seeds in January 2023, and transplanted them in late spring. They are definitely a show stopper.

  • Marcy M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Feb 7, 2025
    1 Star

    Planted seeds as directed on the package and none grew. I have grown flowers from seed prior and these did not grow. I was looking to grow seeds to increase natives in my yard and avoid plastic pots from buying plants locally. Not worth the effort when seeds don’t sprout.

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    Epic Gardening
    Feb 11, 2025

    Hey Marcy,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Kevin Z.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Dec 15, 2024
    4 Stars

    The seeds sprouted nicely. These plants are sort of "demure" they tend to take it easy right out of the gate in my experience- will probably stay smallish for some time. I think its because they are perennials and, after sprouting, sort of stop and work on what's going on underground. That way they are drought tolerant, but it seems strange in a garden where they can get as much moisture as they need.

  • Heather
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 22, 2023
    5 Stars

    Cannot wait!!!