Black-Eyed Susan, Goldsturm
Item 50
Rudbeckia fulgida. Perennial.
Cheery yellow blossoms mean summertime in its native prairie habitat. Very hardy and easy to grow from a scattering of seeds. Black-Eyed Susan will naturalize in many climates.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1/8″ (3mm)
Spacing: 1″ (3cm)
Sprouts In: 5-10 days
Thinning: 6″ (15cm)
Plant outdoors in a sunny location and average soil about two weeks before last spring frost date. Scatter seed thinly and mix with top 1/8″ of soil to lightly cover. Water consistently until plants emerge.
Black-eyed Susan is a hardy perennial that blooms first year from seed. Very drought tolerant.