Kissing Black-Eyed Susan is a compact native herbaceous perennial with a dense upright mounding habit and dark green narrow foliage. Heavy blooms of large semi-double deep garnet daisy-like flowers with golden tips and a prominent black-brown center disk last all summer until frost. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading will prolong the bloom time.
Rudbeckia hirta is a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch butterfly. The nectar attracts various bees and butterflies.
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Origins: |
North America, GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red+Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadheading prolongs the blooming season. Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
