Black Eyed Susan, Solar Sisters™ Black-Eyed Susan
SKU #'s
- 1023090
- 1022325
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Solar Sisters Black-eyed Susan is a long-season native herbaceous perennial with an upright mounding habit and dark green narrow foliage. Heavy blooms of large sunny yellow double flowers that deepens to copper hues as it matures last all summer into fall. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading will prolong the bloom time.
Rudbeckia hirta is a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch butterfly. The nectar attracts various bees and butterflies.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
North America, GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow+Orange/Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadheading prolongs the blooming season. Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily
IMAGE: Prides Corner, Rudbeckia hirta Solar Sisters™ ('Holtsosis851')
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
