Black Eyed Susan Plant – Rudbeckia hirta, Native Yellow Summer Bloom Perennial

Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Plant Overview

The Black Eyed Susan is a native perennial plant known for its striking yellow petals and dark central cone. This plant is commonly used in garden beds and pollinator-friendly landscapes, offering bold color and seasonal interest throughout the summer months.

Key Features

• Native flower with bright yellow daisy-like blooms
• Produces upright stems with distinctive dark centers
• Blooms continuously through the summer season
• Thrives in full sun exposure
• Prefers well-drained soil conditions
• Low-maintenance and suitable for naturalized plantings

Growing Information

Black Eyed Susan plants grow best in full sun and well-drained soil. They require low to moderate watering, making them ideal for gardeners seeking a hardy, low-maintenance perennial. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 3 through 9 and can be incorporated into various garden styles, including pollinator gardens and ornamental beds.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.