Black Eyed Susan Flower CherryGal Non-GMO Organic Heirloom Seeds 2026

BLACK EYED SUSAN (Rudbeckia hirta) is an American prairie heirloom well-known and deservedly beloved. It greets me like an old friend early every summer and lasts until frost. A single plant can produce hundreds of blooms over the summer and into fall. Butterflies love these flowers. A self-seeding biennial that tolerates almost any site and most soils. One of the best seed investments you can make in your decorative border. 2-3' tall. Hardy to zone 3. 50 seeds. (You will not need more as they so readily re-seed themselves.) [Cannot ship to AK or HI.]

GROWING TIPS: Direct seed in the fall or 2-3 weeks before last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out in spring. Light dependent germinators so press the seed into the soil but do not cover. Keep seeds fairly moist but not wet. Once they germinate do not let them dry out until established. This is a star performer, even in North Carolina's notorious drought! Biennial to flower stage/then Perennial. Also self-seeds handily.

CherryGal has been providing Organic, non-GMO, Heirloom seeds to the home gardener since 1999. Seeds are either certified organic or organically grown in my organic garden using sustainable organic practices. Seeds are not treated and are fresh to the year indicated in the title. Packets are small because we want each gardener to be able to afford a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. By growing such a variety, you will be attracting pollinators and adding to the beauty and enjoyment of your backyard garden.