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Rudbeckia subtomentosa Sweet Black-eyed Susan

$3.50 - $120.00
Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Sweet Black-eyed Susan

$3.50 - $120.00

Packet
$3.50
1/8 oz.
$4.00
1/4 oz.
$4.50
1/2 oz.
$5.20
1 oz.
$8.00
1 lb.
$120.00

3 Pack
$21.00
Tray of 50
Out of Stock

Black-eyed Susan and Brown-eyed Susan are biennial or short-lived but Sweet Black-eyed Susan will persist for many years. A very tough prairie plant, it is able to withstand high winds and tough soils. For this reason we include it in our Classic Tallgrass Prairie Potted Plant Kit and our Tallgrass Exposed Clay Seed Mix. Populations of Sweet Black-eyed Susan are found in states bordering the Mississippi River. In these states, typical habitats include wet or mesic prairies, savannas, woodland borders, and ditch or creek banks. 

Numerous flowers, which average 3" across, will bloom for many weeks starting late summer and into fall.  The leaves have a pleasant sweet smell, similar to that of Sweet Grass, thus the common name. The large, composite flowers are largely unscented but attract many different bees, beetles, butterflies, and skippers.

Live Plant Shipping Table

Spring Fall Age/Size
Potted 3-Packs May/June August/September 2.5" wide x 3.5" deep pots
Potted Trays of 38* May/June N/A 2" wide x 5" deep plugs
Potted Trays of 50 N/A August 2" wide x 5" deep plugs
*This species is a choice in the Mix & Match - Create Your Own Tray!

Details

Seeds/Packet
500
Seeds/Ounce
52,000
Germination Code
C(30)
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Exposure
Full, Partial
Soil Moisture
Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Height
5 feet
Bloom Time
August, September, October
Bloom Color
Yellow
Advantages
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perch
Deer Resistant
Highly recommended for home landscaping
USDA Zones
3-8
Plant Spacing
2-3'
Catalog Code
RUD06F