| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Black Eyed Susan |
Rudbeckia hirta |
Compositae |
A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[257].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow April in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks, prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer[K]. The seed can also be sown in situ[111].
Succeeds in an ordinary medium soil in sun or shade[111]. Requires a moist soil[1]. Prefers a well-drained soil[188].
Dormant plants are hardy to about -25¡c[187].
This species is a biennial or short-lived perennial[200].
Some named forms have been selected for their ornamental value[200].
Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].
N. America. An occasional garden escape in Britain[17].
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