Black-Eyed Susan

Asteraceae

Native wildflower with EXCEPTIONALLY diverse pollinator community — wider diversity than most companion plants: bees, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, sawflies. Also hoverflies, minute pirate bugs. Seeds feed finches/songbirds. Larval host for Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. 1-3 ft. Self-seeds prolifically. Drought/heat tolerant. July-October bloom.

At a Glance

Sun

6+ hours

Container

Yes

Height

1–3 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Watering

Needs Low

Resilience

Heat: Medium Cold: High Drought: Medium

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Light feeder

Harvest

Flowers/foliage at desired stage

Sources

research Multiple research sources university_extension NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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Black-Eyed Susan Planting Dates by Zone

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