{"title":"Black Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Shop Black Eyed Susan\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Eyed Susan, also known as Rudbeckia, are long-lasting flowers that keep the garden going with brilliant color late into the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-giant","title":"Giant Black Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp\u003e4-6’ tall x 18-36\" wide. This isn’t your typical black-eyed Susan! Rudbeckia maxima is extremely tall and adds drama to sunny wild or meadow plantings as well as enlivening traditional cottage or formal gardens. A beloved native of the midwest, the blue-green paddle-shaped foliage lends terrific textural contrast to gardens filled with green, and is also called 'cabbage leaf coneflower' for this reason. Yellow coneflowers with large black seedheads emerge on tall stems in mid-summer and create an airy, wild effect. A low maintenance perennial, Rudbeckia maxima will do well in average soils with average moisture, but thrives in a consistently moist environment.  It can be grown in part-shade, but bloom will be lessened. Leave the flower stalks to dry in place and you’ll attract a host of finches in the early autumn, as well as encourage reseeding next spring.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472282013935,"sku":"AM014816","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/giant-black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-maxima-garden.jpg?v=1761078727"},{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia","title":"Black Eyed Susan","description":"This is at or near the top of every experts list of the best perennials of all.  Developed in Germany, this is a hybrid of one of our native wildflowers, the Black-eyed Susan, and its one of the most useful perennials ever introduced.\u003cp\u003eAs you may know, the common roadside Black-eyed Susan is named \u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e, and its a biennial. (We have the seed in our Wildflower Seed Section, and its a mainstay of wildflower mixtures. But its not dependably perennial.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what prompted interest in the hardiest perennial species in the Rudbeckia group.  (They look exactly alike)  The tough native perennial Black Eyed Susan is \u003cem\u003eR. fulgida\u003c\/em\u003e, so this is the one a German hybridizer used to create the now-famous Goldsturm strain. (In German, Goldsturm means, literally, Gold Storm.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, these tough, hardy, heavy-flowering plants light up our landscapes everywhere from backyard gardens to flower borders at gas stations and malls.  This fantastic plant spreads slowly, is easy to divide when it grows large, and never fails with weeks and weeks of wonderful golden blooms.  This is a classic perennial that every garden must have.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472285487343,"sku":"AM014785","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta-flowers.jpg?v=1761078734"},{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-cherry-brandy","title":"Cherry Brandy Black Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking Rudbeckia hybrid leaves the standard gold-color behind! Its shockingly-red, velvety blooms will ignite the garden with weeks and weeks of color in the summer through fall. The unique bi-color blooms, on compact, beautiful foliage, will put on a show in the front of your garden or in a container. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the state flower of Maryland, we understand why everyone loves Black Eyed Susans. Cherry Brandy takes the classic beauty of the standard, yellow Rudbeckia and puts a unique, bright twist with rings of reds and maroons, coming into a chocolate-brown center. Plant this beauty and enjoy long-lasting blooms when much of the garden has settled down for the season.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472305115375,"sku":"AM014568","price":9.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/rudbeckiacherrybrandy.jpg?v=1761078758"},{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-indian-summer","title":"Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan","description":"Growing to about three feet, this new Black-eyed Susan gives you very refined semi-double flowers in the rich gold color on orderly, well-formed plants.  Compared to Goldsturm, the petals here are rounded at the ends, and flowers are somewhat larger.\n\u003cp\u003eAn All-America Selections Winner\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472311406831,"sku":"AM014479","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/rudbeckia-hirta-indian-summer-close-up.jpg?v=1761078773"},{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-prairie-sun","title":"Prairie Sun Black Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp\u003e24-36” tall x 18-24” wide. Rudbeckia ‘Prairie Sun’ is a biennial or short-lived perennial ideal for naturalizing in meadows, cottage gardens, and perennial borders where plants can seed freely. Plants are commonly treated as a re-seeding annual, with seed-heads left standing in fall to replenish the garden. Where volunteers are not desired, flower heads can be cut back to prevent re-seeding. Plants tolerate a wide range of soils including clay, but require adequate drainage. Rudbeckia is heat and drought tolerant, though plants bloom best with plenty of moisture. Upright stems bear small leaves above dense, basal foliage. Plants can be pinched back early in the season to increase branching. Deadheading encourages longer blooming. Flowers can be harvested for drying once fully opened.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472346108143,"sku":"AM015043","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/black-eyed-susan-prairie-sun-close-up.jpg?v=1761078853"},{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-goldsturm","title":"Goldsturm Black Eyed Susan","description":"24-30\" tall x 18-24\" wide, this is at or near the top of every experts list of the best perennials of all. In fact, it won Perennial Plant of the Year in 1999. Developed in Germany, this is a hybrid of one of our native wildflowers, the Black-eyed Susan, and its one of the most useful perennials ever introduced.\u003cp\u003eAs you may know, the common roadside Black-eyed Susan is named \u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e, and its a biennial. (We have the seed in our Wildflower Seed Section, and its a mainstay of wildflower mixtures. But its not dependably perennial.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what prompted interest in the hardiest perennial species in the Rudbeckia group.  (They look exactly alike)  The tough native perennial Black Eyed Susan is \u003cem\u003eR. fulgida\u003c\/em\u003e, so this is the one a German hybridizer used to create the now-famous Goldsturm strain. (In German, Goldsturm means, literally, Gold Storm.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, these tough, hardy, heavy-flowering plants light up our landscapes everywhere from backyard gardens to flower borders at gas stations and malls.  This fantastic plant spreads slowly, is easy to divide when it grows large, and never fails with weeks and weeks of wonderful golden blooms.  This is a classic perennial that every  garden must have.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472351875311,"sku":"AM014074","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/black-eyed-susan-goldsturm-butterfly-yellow-pollinator-cropped.jpg?v=1761078862"},{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-sahara","title":"Sahara Black-Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp\u003e18-24” tall x 12-18” wide. A classic bloom in vintage hues, Sahara Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is stunning massed in borders and butterfly gardens. The soft colors also lend themselves to more formal settings and bring romance to any garden. Commonly grown as an annual, this short-lived perennial is easy to grow in any well-drained soil. To ensure a stand year after year, allow some late-season flowers to develop seed for self-sowing. Plants naturalize well in meadows and cottage gardens through self-seeding. Autumn seed heads also provide beauty into the winter months and are often used in dried flower arrangements. Fresh blooms can be harvested as cut flowers when blooms are beginning to open. Rudbeckias commonly cloud the water in vases, add a few drops of bleach to the water to prevent this problem and extend vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472363573487,"sku":"AM017331","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/rudbeckia-hirta-black-eyed-susan-orange-sahara.jpg?v=1761078890"},{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-cherokee-sunset","title":"Cherokee Sunset Black-Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp\u003e18-30” tall x 12-16” wide. Bees and butterflies adore the nectar-rich blooms of Cherokee Sunset Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), while gardeners delight in how easy this plant is to grow. Drought and salt-tolerant, Cherokee Sunset makes gardening a breeze in even the most challenging landscapes. Plant in any well-drained soil for weeks of color. Plants bloom best when given ample moisture. Rudbeckia are mainstays of the prairie landscape and pair naturally with native grasses and perennials. Try naturalizing in meadows and prairies plantings, or plant as a focal point in containers. Cherokee Sunset also makes a lovely cut flower and the seed heads are used in dried arrangements. Plants benefit from deadheading to prolong flowering. 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The flowers, with their drooping petals and greenish-yellow centers, are a magnet for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and wasps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its ornamental appeal, the Cutleaf Coneflower serves as a host plant for the larvae of the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and the Wavy-lined Emerald moth. Its seeds are also a valuable food source for songbirds, especially goldfinches. The plant is moderately resistant to deer and can spread vigorously, making it an excellent choice for naturalized areas and wildlife gardens. Its ability to attract a variety of pollinators and provide food for birds underscores its ecological importance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472406171887,"sku":"AM022098","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/cutleaf-coneflower-1.jpg?v=1761079099"},{"product_id":"perennial-sweet-black-eyed-susan-henry-eilers","title":"Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp\u003e4-5' tall x 3-5' wide. 'Henry Eilers' is a Sweet Black Eyed Susan, sometimes called a Sweet Coneflower, with a vanilla-anise fragrance that drifts from its leaves and flowers. Its most unusual claim to fame is its appearance – quilled flower petals roll inwards, creating space in between their neighbors and lending a distinctive starburst look. This late-season bloomer is a tall plant, great for the back of the border. Try planting it en masse, or pair it with other natives, such as wild bergamot, joe pye weed, or purple aster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46525215047919,"sku":"AM014775","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/rudbeckia-subtomentosa-yellow-black-eyed-susan-henry-eilers.jpg?v=1761079154"},{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-denver-daisy","title":"Denver Daisy Black Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Denver Daisy Black Eyed Susan should be planted in a shady area and will bloom mid to late summer. 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Allow some late-season blooms to produce seed heads, which are lovely in dried arrangements. To harvest fresh flowers, cut stems when flowers are beginning to open. Rudbeckias commonly cloud the water in vases, add a few drops of bleach to the water to prevent this problem. Rudbeckia hirta tends to be a short-lived perennial. Reinforce the stand by allowing some flowers to develop seed for self-sowing. 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Thanks to this innovation, 'American Gold Rush' will grace the garden throughout the growing season with strong, deep green foliage. 'American Gold Rush' is more compact, with foliage that is slightly narrower than the well-known 'Goldsturm'. In mid-summer, this low-maintenance perennial will erupt with classic golden blooms on charcoal centers. Hearty blooms will last for several weeks, much to the enjoyment of gardeners and pollinators alike.  Rudbeckia are happiest planted in full sun, and they prefer an evenly moist soil -- plant in spring or fall and find a well-drained spot that is moisture retentive, but not boggy. 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