Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
A staple of Illinois prairies, this biennial native species offers a profuse display of yellow summer flowers. As a biennial, Black-Eyed Susan is heavy in the first few years of prairie restorations but wains in density as other more presistant species become established.
 
Acronym: RUDHIR
Life-Cycle: Biennial
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: June-July
Typical Height: 24"
Light Preference: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Dry-Mesic
Root Structure: Taproot
Stratification: None Required
Seeds per Ounce: 90,000*
IL County Ecotypes we Grow**
Will County
 
Other scientific names used for this species:
None
 
Other common names used for this species:
None
 
*Approximate, actual number of seeds may vary slightly by seed lot.
**We have listed the County ecotypes that we grow for this species, this ecotype may or may not be available at the time of your order. If you prefer one of the ecotypes over another please type it into the "Additional Info Section" and we'll provide that ecotype if it's available, if it is not available we will provide one of the other ecotypes listed.