Rudbeckia hirta. At 30–100 cm tall, this North American native annual wildflower is immediately familiar, and conjures a sense of the heat of mid-summer. Dark brown cone centres are surrounded by pure yellow petals in flowers 5-8cm across. Black Eyed Susan is a common name shared by many plants, but this is the annual that is native to the northeastern United States. This plant has been used by a number of First Nations as a medicinal poultice to treat a number of infections, including cold and flu. You’ll love the bright look of this plant in mass plantings or in larger containers. Annual.
How To Grow, Timing: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow about 2 weeks before last frost. If starting indoors, provide bright light and maintain a soil temperature of 21-25°C. Expect germination in 5-21 days.
How To Grow, Starting: Sow seeds on the surface of the soil. Thin or transplant to stand 30cm apart. In hot summers, some afternoon shade is appreciated.
How To Grow, Growing: Top dress with a thin layer of well rotted manure once a year. Keep watered in hot weather, and deadhead regularly. Plants may self-sow, which should be encouraged.
Approx: 670 Seeds.
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