Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)\$7.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts:• Colorado Native: No, but well-adapted• USDA Growing Zones: 3-9• Height: 24-36 inches• Spread: 12-18 inches 🌺 Bloom Details:• Season: Summer to Fall (July-September)• Colors: Golden yellow petals with dark brown center• Flower Size: 2-3 inches across ☀️ Growing Requirements:• Sun: Full sun to partial shade• Water: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established• Soil: Well-draining, tolerates various soil types• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits:• Bees: Excellent nectar and pollen source for native bees• Butterflies: Attracts various species including Monarchs• Birds: Seeds provide food for goldfinches in fall• Beneficial Insects: Attracts ladybugs and predatory wasps 🌱 Plant Care:• Spring: Remove dead foliage, divide if needed• Summer: Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering• Fall: Leave some seedheads for winter bird feeding• Winter: Cut back to 4 inches above ground or leave for winter interest 🤝 Companion Planting:• Perfect paired with:  - Purple Coneflower  - Native Grasses  - Blazing Star  - Butterfly Weed ✨ Unique Characteristics:• Self-seeding perennial• Excellent cut flower• Deer resistant• Long blooming period• Disease resistant 💚 Finding Nectar Difference:Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden. 🌿 Planting Tips:Plant in spring or early summer. Space adequately to allow for good air circulation. While Black-Eyed Susans can tolerate some crowding, proper spacing will promote better blooming and disease resistance.