Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Rudbeckia Hirta - Ornamental & Medicinal
Quantity: 200 seeds
Black Eyed Susan, aka Rudbeckia Hirta, is an annual member of the Aster family, Asteraceae. It originates in Eastern and Central North America, but has been spread across the world due to it's popularity. It's closely related to Echinacea, and is even used for the same purposes in herbalism. It's also a prized ornamental as it blooms profusely from Summer until frost. Rudbeckia attracts all sorts of pollinators, including butterflies, making it an excellent addition to any flower garden.
All seeds are organic and open pollinated.
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Growing Instructions
Rudbeckia seeds may be started in pots in the spring, or directly sown into the ground. Most available seed starting soils should do the job nicely; we use sunshine mix (peat moss and perlite). The soil should be made moist, but not damp. Sow the seeds on the surface, or down to 1/4 inch deep. Store in a warm area until tiny sprouts emerge from the soil. Once germinated, and the first true leaf has formed, it's time to pot up to a larger container that contains a good quality potting soil. Transplant to their final location when the nighttime temperatures are consistently 6°C or higher. The plants don’t require very much attention once established other than a good mulching, and a bi-weekly watering.