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Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ (Black-Eyed Susan)

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Adding bold, stunning color to the garden, award-winning Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ (Black-Eyed Susan) is a biennial boasting stunning, extra-large daisy-like flowers, up to 6-9 in. wide (15-22 cm) – one of the largest blooms among Rudbeckia. The semi-double and single flowers are adorned with bright, golden-yellow rays surrounding a dark chocolate center disk. Blooming profusely from early summer to frost, it provides weeks of eye-catching color. The flowers are produced in such quantities that they almost cover the lovely foliage of mahogany leaves. An outstanding cut flower, its seed heads have good winter interest unless they are used in dried arrangements.

  • Recipient of the All-America Selections award in 1995 as well as the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society in 2000
  • Grows in upright clumps up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm). May self-seed and remain in the garden.
  • Thrives in full sun in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Ridiculously easy to grow and largely trouble-free, this rudbeckia is a great candidate for mixed borders, cutting gardens, or as an accent plant when planted in mass.
  • Deer-resistant, the flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, butterflies, and birds.
  • Remove and discard spent flowers to encourage extended blooming and prevent unwanted seedlings next season.
  • Easily propagated by seed.
  • Rudbeckia hirta is native to Eastern and Central North America.

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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 7
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Annuals, Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Rudbeckia
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 18"
(30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Goldilocks Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia Goldilocks, Gloriosa Daisy Goldilocks, Rudbeckia hirta GoldilocksFleuroselect
Irish Eyes Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia Irish Eyes, Gloriosa Daisy Irish Eyes, Rudbeckia hirta Irish Eyes, Rudbeckia hirta Green Eyes
Rudbeckia Triloba Blackjack Gold, Brown-Eyed Susan 'Blackjack Gold', Native Black-Eyed Susan 'Blackjack Gold', Thin-Leaved Rudbeckia 'Blackjack Gold', Thin-Leaf Coneflower 'Blackjack Gold', Branched Coneflower 'Blackjack Gold', late summer perennial, golden flowers,
Rudbeckia Fulgida American Gold Rush, Black-Eyed Susan 'American Gold Rush', Glowing Coneflower 'American Gold Rush, Rudbeckia American Gold Rush, late summer perennial, golden flowers, yellow perennial,
Rudbeckia maxima, Giant Coneflower, Great Coneflower, Giant Brown-eyed Susan, Cabbage Coneflower, Tall Coneflower, Tall Rudbeckia
Amarillo Gold Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia Amarillo Gold, Rudbeckia hirta 'Amarillo Gold', Gloriosa Daisy Amarillo Gold, Black-eyed Susan 'Amarillo Gold', Yellow Perennial, Yellow Flowers

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Prairie Sun Black Eyed Susan, Prairie Sun, Gloriosa Daisy Prairie Sun, Rudbeckia Prairie Sun, Rudbeckia hirta Prairie Sun, Award-winning perennial
Verbena Bonariensis, Tall Verbena, Purpletop Vervain, Brazilian Verbena, Upright Verbena, Purple summer flowers, Drought Tolerant plant, purple flowers
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 7
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Annuals, Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Rudbeckia
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 18"
(30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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