Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Family- Aster

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Birds, Butterflies 

Larval Host Plant- Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch butterfly, Wavy-lined Emerald Moth (camouflage looper caterpillar)

Bloom Time- June-October

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial, sometimes acts more like an annual

Height- Up to 3’

Width- .5’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Woodland’s Edge

Additional Information- Leaves are covered with bristly hairs. Makes a great cutflower. Leave the seed heads for winter bird food.

Biodegradable Pots

This plant is potted in a biodegradable pot. Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)