Rudbeckia hirta – Goldilocks, also commonly known as the Black-Eyed Susan, is a short-lived perennial usually grown as an annual. It boasts a profusion of large, semi-double, and double flowers that are 3 – 4 inches wide which are a rich shade of golden yellow. Each flower blossom has a black central cone that adds a beautiful contrast as the flower develops. These blossoms rise atop sturdy, leafy stems with oval-shaped green leaves. They have a blooming season ranging from mid-summer to frost, grow best in full sun in medium moisture, average, well draining soils, will grow in upright clumps that will reach up to 24 inches tall, and are drought tolerant once established. These flowers will attract pollinators to the garden such as butterflies, bees, and birds while being resistant to deer and rabbits. These showy flowers make great cut flowers, are commonly used in dried floral arrangements, and also do well in beds and borders. Don’t miss out on this flower seed find, they will bring you blooms that will add a nice ray of sunshine to any garden!

20+ seed per pack

Planting Zone: 5 - 9

Full sun

Height: 1 foot – 2 feet

Width: 12 inches -18 inches

Showy

Attracts butterflies, bees, birds

Good for cut flowers, dried floral arrangements, beds, borders

Plant of Merit

Easy to Grow

Low Maintenance

Drought Tolerant