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Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Sahara

Large, mostly double flowers in shades of copper, yellow, and chestnut

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Rudbeckia hirta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Biennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

Black-Eyed Susan Sahara offers a stunning blend of warm tones in terracotta, rose, caramel, and bronze with each flower unique in color and form. These long-blooming rudbeckias bring rich, moody hues to summer and fall borders, containers, and cutting gardens. With sturdy stems and an excellent vase life, their colors are perfect for fresh late-season arrangements.

  • • Autumnal colors to help usher in the late season
  • • May grow as a perennial in warmer zones
  • • Rich tones thrive in full sun and well-draining soil

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Sahara

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Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Sahara FAQs

What is Sahara Black Eyed Susan also known as?

Sahara Black Eyed Susan is also known as Brown-Eyed Susan, Brown Betty, Gloriosa Daisy, Golden Jerusalem, English Bull's Eye, Poor-Land Daisy, Yellow Daisy, and Yellow Ox-Eye Daisy.

Is Sahara Black Eyed Susan resistant to animals or disease?

Sahara Black Eyed Susan is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

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