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Black-eyed Susan

Garden rudbeckies are descendants of wild plants native to North America.

Black-eyed Susan is one of the easiest prairie plants to grow, and in prairie plantings it is usually the first forb to bloom. It is a biennial and commonly found in prairie settings although never in abundance.
 
Black-eyed Susa
Height: 1 -3 ft
Color: Yellow
Flowering Time: Jun - Oct
   

Companion Plants:
Little Bluestem,
Roundhead Bush Clover,
Purple Prairie Clover, Spiderwort,
Heartleaf Golden Alexander
Black-eyed Susan grows in dry to wet prairie and requires full sun.

It is easily propagated from seed and oftentimes will bloom the first year.

 FYI image The leaves of the Black-eyed Susan were steeped and used by early Americans as a kidney stimulant.  A yellow dye can also be made from this plant.

Black-eyed Susan Price List

92,000 seeds / ounce
Item # Amount Price  
RudHirP Packet $2  
RudHirOz Ounce $5  
RudHirLb Pound $60  
To order Black-eyed Susan,
Call (515) 733-4634
Or Order by Mail: Order Form
 
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