• Rudbeckia hirta
  • Biennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Yellow
  • Single

Rudbeckia hirta

black-eyed Susan

Biennial rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan in yellow and orange, blooming in early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Daisy-like flowers with yellow to orange-yellow rays around a dark brown center. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia hirta Single
Colors
  • Yellow
  • Orange
Blend
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2–3 ft (61–91 cm) Spread: 1–2 ft (30–61 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Biennial
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Rudbeckia hirta

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Native wildflower of the central United States; Missouri Botanical Garden describes it as an annual, biennial or short-lived perennial that blooms the first year from spring-sown seed.

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  • A Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
    A Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
  • Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
    Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Rudbeckia hirta hardy in my zone?

Rudbeckia hirta survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Rudbeckia hirta need full sun?

Rudbeckia hirta grows in full sun.

When does Rudbeckia hirta bloom?

Rudbeckia hirta blooms in early summer, midsummer, and late summer.

Is Rudbeckia hirta good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Rudbeckia hirta as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Autumn Forest Annual black-eyed Susan with 5 inch blooms in red, yellow and mahogany shades. Rudbeckia hirtaLate springMedium height
A Cherokee Sunset black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Cherokee Sunset AAS winning mix of mostly double black-eyed Susans in orange, gold, bronze and chocolate. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
A Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Cherry Brandy Compact black-eyed Susan with single wine-red flowers 3 to 4 inches across. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
A Denver Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Denver Daisy Short-lived perennial black-eyed Susan with brown and gold blooms from midsummer to fall. Rudbeckia hirtaMidsummerMedium height

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A American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant American Gold Rush Leaf spot resistant hybrid rudbeckia with golden yellow flowers, 22 to 24 inches, July until frost. Other speciesMidsummerMedium height
A Glitters Like Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Glitters Like Gold Hybrid black-eyed Susan with 3 inch golden flowers, 2 to 3 feet, July to September. Other speciesMidsummerMedium height
Golda Emanis Giant coneflower with golden spring foliage and tall yellow flowers, June to July. Rudbeckia maximaEarly summerTall
A Golden Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Golden Glow Victorian double coneflower with fully double yellow flowers on 5 to 7 foot stems, July to September. Rudbeckia laciniataMidsummerTall

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