With golden daisy-like blooms and cheery brown or black button centers, Black-eyed Susans are the perfect plant for months and months of reliable color.
With golden daisy-like blooms and cheery brown or black button centers, Black-eyed Susans are the perfect plant for months and months of reliable color.
“Nearly everyone who has seen these plants loves them because of their almost smiley-face appearance and color,” says plant breeder Brent Horvath, owner of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens.
“Nearly everyone who has seen these plants loves them because of their almost smiley-face appearance and color,” says plant breeder Brent Horvath, owner of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens.
What kinds of Black-eyed Susans should you plant?
Black-eyed Susans, also known by their botanical name of Rudbeckia hirta, are sometimes called gloriosa daisies.
What kinds of Black-eyed Susans should you plant?Black-eyed Susans, also known by their botanical name of Rudbeckia hirta, are sometimes called gloriosa daisies.
Where can I buy Black-eyed Susans?
Garden centers sell Black-eyed Susans from spring to fall. You also can find a wider selection of plants from online retailers.
Where can I buy Black-eyed Susans?Garden centers sell Black-eyed Susans from spring to fall. You also can find a wider selection of plants from online retailers.
When should I plant Black-eyed Susans?
If it’s a perennial type, get them in the ground in spring so they return next year.
When should I plant Black-eyed Susans?If it’s a perennial type, get them in the ground in spring so they return next year.
If you plant them in autumn, they’ll provide pretty fall color but likely won’t get their roots sufficiently established in time to survive the winter.
If you plant them in autumn, they’ll provide pretty fall color but likely won’t get their roots sufficiently established in time to survive the winter.
How do I plant Black-eyed Susans?
Black-eyed Susans need full sun, which means about six hours per day. Dig a hole slightly bigger than the pot, and place the plant in the hole level with the soil in the top of the pot.
How do I plant Black-eyed Susans?Black-eyed Susans need full sun, which means about six hours per day. Dig a hole slightly bigger than the pot, and place the plant in the hole level with the soil in the top of the pot.