Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia can be planted in the garden as perennials or annuals. Depending on the variety some are hardy for MN and some are grown to be enjoyed during our summer growing season. There is no denying that the Rudbeckia, also known as Black-Eyed Susan, is a beautiful plant to have in bloom. The traditional perennial Rudbeckia is a wonderful summer to late summer blooming plant. The color is so happy and bright that we also carry this plant in our Fall Collection grown as an annual for containers. Both plant options offer wonderful gold and yellow tones with a dark seeded center. Both the annual and perennial Rudbeckia attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Light: Plant in full sun to part sun, providing at least 5 hours of sun for best performance. Less sun exposure will reduce the amount of blooms.

Water: Water regularly allowing soil to dry slightly between watering, but not completely dry. Over watering can cause a weak plant structure and can cause powdery mildew on the foliage of the annual Rudbeckia.

Planting: Annual Rudbeckia excel in patio pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes as a filler plant. They can also be planted in ground beds for seasonal color and then discarded at the end of the season. Perennial Rudbeckia should be planted in rich soil in a mostly sunny garden. They can be planted with other sun loving perennials or in mass for rich color.

Deadheading: While Rudbeckia blooms last a very long while, once faded we recommend to deadhead each bloom by cutting the stem back to the base or next leaf set. This will help the annual Rudbeckia produce more blooms and help keep the perennial Rudbeckia looking neat.