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Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan Seeds

Rudbeckia hirta

5.00 (4 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix Indian summer black-eyed Susan seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. The Indian summer black-eyed Susan seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care. Though it grows well in fairly dry soil, it performs best with occasional watering in dry weather. This plant usually begins blooming in its second year of growth. Mature plants tolerate heat and drought well, as well as tolerating clay or rocky soils. Deadhead for the longest blooming period. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts butterflies, and may self-seed.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the small seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned Indian summer black-eyed Susan seeds in a dry, cool place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Black Eyed Susan

Latin Name: Rudbeckia hirta

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Biennial, Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 100,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan Seeds 5.0
Review By Reliable seed for a beautiful summer garden

Great selection

Blooms in the summer time reliably.

Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan Seeds 5.0
Review By Darwin P

Hope they grow here

Love the packaging. I won't plant these until late-fall/early-winter and then won't know until next year.

Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan Seeds 5.0
Review By Roger Harriman

Golden.

We will plant these next spring. Really looking forward to it.

Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan Seeds 5.0
Review By Douglas

Multi year multi item customer

Always reliable seeds. Always germinate in a good percent; good count . Been buying from Everwilde for many years, never a problem.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~100 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/64 Oz Mylar (0.44g) $7.96 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $14.40 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $42.00 Notify Me
1 Oz Mylar (~100,000 Seeds) $120.00 Notify Me
1/4 Lb Bulk Bag (113g) $480.00 Notify Me
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $1,800.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

Summer glows a little longer with these giant golden blooms. This biennial is easy to grow and usually blooms late in its second year with huge and showy flowers.
Legend has it that the name of this flower comes from popular poem "Black-Eyed Susan" by 19th century poet John Gay. In the poem, pretty Susan loved a sailor boy named William. Interestingly, this flower and Wild Sweet William always bloom at the same time. The genus name "Rudbeckia" honors a family of renowned scientists and professors, the Rudbecks of Sweden, who taught Carl Linnaeus at the University of Uppsula. The species name "amplexicaulis" means "stem-clasping," in reference to the growth of the leaves.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix Indian summer black-eyed Susan seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. The Indian summer black-eyed Susan seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care. Though it grows well in fairly dry soil, it performs best with occasional watering in dry weather. This plant usually begins blooming in its second year of growth. Mature plants tolerate heat and drought well, as well as tolerating clay or rocky soils. Deadhead for the longest blooming period. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts butterflies, and may self-seed.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the small seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned Indian summer black-eyed Susan seeds in a dry, cool place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Black Eyed Susan

Latin Name: Rudbeckia hirta

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Biennial, Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 100,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 4 reviews
5.0

Review By Reliable seed for a beautiful summer garden

Great selection

Blooms in the summer time reliably.

5.0

Review By Darwin P

Hope they grow here

Love the packaging. I won't plant these until late-fall/early-winter and then won't know until next year.

5.0

Review By Roger Harriman

Golden.

We will plant these next spring. Really looking forward to it.

5.0

Review By Douglas

Multi year multi item customer

Always reliable seeds. Always germinate in a good percent; good count . Been buying from Everwilde for many years, never a problem.