rudbeckia hirta
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckie hérissée
No thanks, we have enough already
Growth Characteristics
Light Requirement
Full Sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day to [Part Shade] More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil Humidity
Dry Water runs through after rainfall to Medium Sometimes holds water but for short periods of time
Blooming Period June to September
Size 24 to 36
Flower Color None
Habit Herb
Sowing
Stratification Cold moist 30d
Sowing Depth Just below surface
Sowing Period
Dormancy need
Ideal For
Easy to germinate
Suitable for container
Harvesting
PeriodJuly
Indicator Seeds easily fall off when you gently pull them off
Harvesting mean Cut top edge then shake seeds off in bag or container with rock or equivalent
Seed Head Head
Remove Non Seed Material True
Viability Test No test needed before donating
Seed Storage Air Dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
One cultivar Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
Packaging measure 1 rounded ⅛ teaspoon
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Distribution: Asclepias syriaca Linnaeus