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Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan Seeds
Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan 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"
- DonnaRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 19, 20235 Stars
Sowed in a planter in April. Zone 5
- Veleria S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJul 10, 20235 Stars
I Winter sowed the seeds in January 2023, and transplanted them in late spring. They are definitely a show stopper.
- Marcy M.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsFeb 7, 20251 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.
EGEpic GardeningFeb 11, 2025Hey 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 BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsDec 15, 20244 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.
- HeatherRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 22, 20235 Stars
Cannot wait!!!
