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Rudbeckia hirta - Black-Eyed Susan

Market price from $1.10 to $2.20

Rudbeckia hirta is an illustrious showstopper, more familiarly hailed as the Black-Eyed Susan. Native to the diverse climes of North America, this remarkable botanical specimen perfectly marries visual charisma with hardy resilience. Exhibiting a proud height of 1 to 3 feet, its daisy-like flowers become a radiant spectacle from early summer straight through till first frost. Its radiant yellow-golden petals curiously orbit a bold, dark brown-to-black center, akin to a midday sun eclipsed, faithfully earning its black-eyed nickname. Apart from its visual allure, the Black-Eyed Susan is also cherished for its rugged temperament, thriving under the full sun and romancing various soil conditions with little-to-no hassle, making it a favorite addition to your garden's ensemble. Its rough, hairy foliage is as engaging as its flowers, bearing droughts with grace, hence, cutting down on water usage. A testament to eco-friendliness, its brightly colored blooms serve as a beacon, enticing various pollinators, thereby playing a pivotal role in ecosystem sustainability. Perfect for borders, rustic plantings or even as charismatic cut flowers, the Black-Eyed Susan is truly a multi-faceted marvel, designed to infuse your landscaping scenarios with effortless charm and unstinting vitality.

  • Size: 1 to 3 feet tall
  • Flowers: Yellow-gold petals with dark brown-black center
  • Foliage: Rough, hairy leaves
  • Water usage: Low (Drought resistant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Pollinator friendly: Attracts a variety of pollinators
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