Description Black Eyed Susan GOLDILOCKS Rudbeckia DOUBLE BLOOMS Rare! Non-GMO 100 SeedsPRODUCT DESCRIPTION Rudbeckia hirtaLong lasting annual that’s great as a cut flowerNative North American variety with golden double bloomsThrives in bright, sunny growing areasA favorite Black Eyed Susan for the cut flower gardener, Goldilocks does not disappoint with a multitude of fully double blooms on long, sturdy stems. Goldilocks offers a long bloom season and a long lasting cut flower. FAST FACTS Name: Black Eyed Susan Seeds – GoldilocksBotanical Name: Rudbeckia hirtaLife Cycle: AnnualLight Requirement: Full SunPlanting Season: Spring, FallPlant Type: Naturalizing North American Native, Golden Yellow Fully Double Blooms, Daisy-like Flowers with Black Center, Semi-Dwarf and Herbaceous HabitFeatures: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Fast Growing, Extended Bloom Time, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container GardenColor: YellowBlooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, FallDays to Maturity: 60-90 DaysPlant Height: 19 inchesPlant Spacing: 6-8 inchesPlanting Depth: 1/4 inchSowing Method: Direct SowCold Stratification: NoHardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Ships: Year Round PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: BLACK EYED SUSANSHow to Plant Goldilocks Black Eyed SusansABOUT BLACK EYED SUSANSA stalwart of any wildflower meadow, Black Eyed Susan is perhaps the most emblematic of the classic North American wildflowers. It is extremely resilient and boasts beautiful, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a dark chocolate color center. Native to the eastern United States, it has been largely naturalized throughout the rest of the country.WHEN TO PLANT BLACK EYED SUSAN SEEDSBlack Eyed Susans do best when the soil temperature is at 70°F – which is between March and May for most of the U.S.WHERE TO PLANT BLACK EYED SUSAN SEEDSBlack Eyed Susans thrive in full-sun conditions. They also do well in a wide-range of from clay to loam. If you have sandy soil prone to drying out, amend the soil with organic matter.HOW TO PLANT BLACK EYED SUSAN SEEDSThe first step when planting Black Eyed Susans is to Cold Stratify your seeds. This can be achieved by planting several weeks before your final frost, or simulating these conditions in your refrigerator several weeks before planting. Broadcast sow directly onto the surface of the soil and compress them down, leaving the seeds uncovered.HOW TO CARE FOR BLACK EYED SUSANSBe sure to remove faded and dying flowers to extend the blooming period. If Black Eyed Susans are deadheaded, a second bloom may appear in the fall.
