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Cherokee Sunset Black-Eyed Susan Seeds

Cherokee Sunset Black-Eyed Susan Seeds

$3.49
$3.49
~0.57 g (~20 seeds)
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A must-have, first-year-blooming perennial, 'Cherokee Sunset' boasts colors unusual in the world of rudbeckias. Over 10-years of breeding and selection resulted in toasty colors of burnt orange, yellow, gold, warm red, and bronze, all found on each 3"-5" double or semi-double bloom. Once they start blooming in early summer, the sunset show continues until frost, to the delight of bees and butterflies; left standing in the fall, the seed cones attract birds. Sturdy stems are a plus for cut-flower arrangements. An All-America Selections award winner. Perennial in USDA zones 9–10. Deer resistant.
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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Native: North America

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9–10, but usually treated as an annual. May self-sow.

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall, 18" wide

Variety Info: 3"–5" double and semi-double blooms in colors of burnt orange, yellow, gold, warm red, and bronze

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.

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

Days to Emerge: 10 – 15 Days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"

Thinning: When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 18"

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 28 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 8 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 7 Total 1 star reviews: 11
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  • Andrea
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 23, 2025
    5 Stars

    Just beautiful! Highly recommend

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  • Marjorie G.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 28, 2025
    5 Stars

    I winter sowed seeds in a milk jug on February 8, 2024. Thanks to the warming weather in April, they germinated successfully. I transplanted them in June, and they flourished, blooming beautifully from August until the first frost. This successful process highlights the effectiveness of winter sowing in USDA Zone 6a, Highlands Ranch, CO. I love growing other Rudbeckia varieties.

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  • Lori W.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 13, 2024
    5 Stars

    I started these seeds last summer and let them sit in their little starter pots all winter. This summer, I moved them into bigger pots with achillea and echinacea and they are thriving! The pictures don’t do them justice. The colors remind me of a campfire as it’s dying out. The orange and maroon practically glow.

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  • Chris K.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Jun 11, 2024
    1 Star

    The seeds never germinated. I actually did one entire packet, none germinated, I reached out to BI and told them what happened, they sent me a brand new packet (good on them! That's great customer service!) and none of those germinated either. Done exactly as directed on the seed packet, alongside ~12 varieties of other flowers (many of which were from BI) all of which germinated. Would have LOVED to have some of these flowers because they look so pretty!

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  • Amanda C.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 4, 2023
    5 Stars

    I think they flowers are phenomenal. I got decent (not 100%) germination and the flowers these plants are putting off are beautiful! They look fake they are so pretty and rustic looking.

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