Wildflower Seeds: Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

Black Eyed Susan wildflower seeds grow beautifully in the home garden. there is a wide array of choices in colors, too. Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia flower seeds will yield rich, red blooms. Gloriosa varieties will bloom in a range of rich brown and other autumn tones. Traditional Rudbeckia wildflower seeds will be great for gardeners who prefer to plant native flowers. Rubbeckia triloba wildflower seeds look like petite little yellow daisies- so cheerful!

Rudbeckia hirta

These are the ultimate wildflower seeds. The awesome gold color stands out on roadsides, in meadows, and in the traditional flowerbed. Many businesses are now recognizing the beauty of the Black Eyed Susan, using it is foundation plantings to enhance their parking lots. Black Eyed Susan has stiff sturdy stems and masses of blooms all summer. In general , the plant grows as a biennial, but can also be perennial in colder climates. This is the most common of all wildflowers across America.

Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia

These wildflower seeds will grow plants that have huge numbers of flowers in a range of colors from bronze to deep yellow, to mahogany-brown. There can be several shades of blooms on each plant. This variety will re-seed easily. Learn how to recognize the seedlings, and you can have many new plants every year. does well in large areas where it can be interplanted with Blanket Flower or Purple Coneflower. Grows 12-24 inches tall. Very hardy. Best in zones 3-9. Sow seeds only on the surface. Do not bury wildflower seeds to deeply. Will bloom in second year.

Irish Eyes Rudbeckia

This rudbeckia wildflower has olive green centers and sharply pointed petals.It blooms heavily from early spring to late fall. Grows well in Zones 3-9. Very different form the traditional Black Eyed Susan wildflower seeds. Be sure to plant in well drained soil to avoid root rot or powdery mildew. Allow the soil to dry completely between watering. Should not need additional water in ordinary temperate climates. Save seeds for winter sowing, or allow the plant to naturally self-sow.

Clasping Coneflower

Clasping Coneflower wildflower seeds will do well in moist areas, unlike many other  rudbeckia types.  These have dark, elongated centers with bright yellow petals that droop off the sides.  Full sun is best for these flowers.  Blooms throughout the summer months. Sow at approximately 1/16of an inch deep. Remember not to sow wildflower seeds too deeply. Sow in winter on the surface of the soil, and allow the freeze-thaw cycle to pull the seeds into the soil naturally.  Plant grows up to 2 feet tall.

Rudbeckia triloba

This Rudbeckia wildflower seed is usually grown as a an annual. It is really a short-lived perennial in zones 4-9. Can often return from seeds dropped in the fall.  Has huge masses of petite flowers with brown centers. The leaves are more rounded and separated than on traditional Black Eyed Susans. Truly a profuse bloomer, which makes it a real magnet for butterflies. Gold medal winner.

Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia

Rich, red  blooms from these wildflower seeds are about three inches across.  The color is definitely striking. Will stand out against white daisies, or yellow Coreopsis. Can also blend with blue flowers, too. The plant is very tolerant of heat, though it does prefer dry soil. Do not over-water or plant in boggy areas.  Will do well in large containers. Blooms throughout the entire summer.  Mass plantings are  stunning.