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Rudbeckia 'Brown-eyed Susan'
Rudbeckia 'Brown-eyed Susan'
Rudbeckia 'Brown-eyed Susan'
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Rudbeckia 'Brown-eyed Susan'

Rudbeckia triloba
A native biennial gem found in eastern and midwestern areas, brown-eyed Susan offers scores of sunny yellow daisy flowers with brown button centers on tall, branching plants. Blooming nonstop from summer through fall, it adds sparkle to wildflower gardens, with no staking needed even in windy sites when supporting players are near. Birds love the seeds, and butterflies are sure to visit.
SKU #S959
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
294
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7
Mature Size
2.5-4' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Golden yellow
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and lightly press in.
Sprout Time:
10-30 days from end of chilling period
Starting Indoors:
Stratify for 30-60 days. Sow in a container, cover with a plastic bag and refrigerate, or mix seed with damp clean sand or vermiculite, bag, and refrigerate at 35-40F. Check often for germination and maintain a lightly moist medium. Transplant any seedlings as they germinate. After the chill period, sow into soilless media and keep at 60-65F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in fall to early spring into prepared bed or wintersow into pots in the shade, covered with a thin layer of clean sand and a wire screen to keep out mice and voles. Check for water, keeping evenly moist.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last spring frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Rudbeckia triloba, also known as branched coneflower, is a widespread native wildflower that is a beautiful addition to borders and meadow plantings, where its small gold daisy flowers held on mahogany stems weave in and out among other summer and fall-blooming perennials. Excellent for bird-friendly gardens, it draws many birds, including goldfinches, to the seeds in fall. Deadhead or cut for bouquets. A biennial to a short-lived perennial that self-sows for a continual presence in hospitable gardens.
Final Spacing:
1-2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" a week. Tolerates some drought once established.
Soil pH:
Prefers neutral but will tolerate slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
Fertilizer:
Mix in about 2" of compost before planting, and top dress with an additional inch each spring.
Diseases & Pests:
Avoid fungal troubles with proper spacing and plant in a location with good air circulation.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when flowers are fully open.
Growing Guides Winter Sowing Guide
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