Rudbeckia hirta, PA Ecotype
Blackeyed Susan, PA Ecotype
The most common native flower in our meadows; provides food and cover for birds.
General Product Information:
Item Number: RUDHIR06
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Annual/Biennial/Perennial
Characteristics: Single-stemmed; reseeds itself.
Habitat: Fields, meadows, roadsides.
Bloom Period: June to October
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 3.3 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 10 in
pH: 6.0 – 7.0
Pollinator Value: Medium
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: Moderate
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 1,576,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 1.0% and not more than 3.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine