The Many Faces of the Black Eyed Susan
Black eyed Susan- a name we call many varieties of Rudbeckia...
Black eyed Susans or Rudbeckia hirta is a native flower that grows in zones 3-7, drought tolerant, and will grow in just about any soil. It will give you blooms from mid June through September and requires little if any care.
What more could a gardener ask?
I mulch them with about 4" of mulch and I do NOT fertilize them nor do I deadhead them while they are blooming. I leave them alone for the birds and other flying natives.
Rudbeckia fulgida which is commonly referred to as Black eyed Susans can be bought during the hot summer months of most garden centers and will grow in zones 3-9. I started 4 years ago with one plant and over the last 3 years have given away hundreds of divisions from the original plant and from seeds that I scattered in the fall (before the birds devoured them all).
Creating. Inspiring. Gardening without the rules!
If you want to read more about this easy to grow and no fuss beauty visit my blog.
Black eyed Susans or Rudbeckia hirta is a native flower that grows in zones 3-7, drought tolerant, and will grow in just about any soil. It will give you blooms from mid June through September and requires little if any care.
What more could a gardener ask?
I mulch them with about 4" of mulch and I do NOT fertilize them nor do I deadhead them while they are blooming. I leave them alone for the birds and other flying natives.
Rudbeckia fulgida which is commonly referred to as Black eyed Susans can be bought during the hot summer months of most garden centers and will grow in zones 3-9. I started 4 years ago with one plant and over the last 3 years have given away hundreds of divisions from the original plant and from seeds that I scattered in the fall (before the birds devoured them all).
Creating. Inspiring. Gardening without the rules!
If you want to read more about this easy to grow and no fuss beauty visit my blog.
Rudbeckia fulgida (Goldsturm) which is sold at many retailers and garden centers. This prolific reseeder is a favorite to finches.
Rudbeckia hirta the native Black eyed Susan
Taken yesterday August 11, 2014
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I agree-they are a wonderful easy care plant. I can't imagine my garden without them:-))
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I have a huge plant rudbeckia in my front garden that will need to be split... Can I do that and when? I am in upstate ny
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