Black-Eyed Susan, Indian Summer

Black-Eyed Susan ‘Indian Summer’, Rudbeckia hirta - 50 seeds avg.

A gigantic 4-7” blooms that is long-lasting. A favorite!

Planting Tips:

• A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
• Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Do not cover seed; allow 7-14 days to germinate.
• Ht. 36"-48".
• Space 12" apart in the garden.
• Winter hardy in zone 5 and south.

Keep the Blooms Coming:

• Rudbeckia stems grow from a cluster at the base of the plant.
• To encourage more stems to develop, make harvest cuts at the base, two to three inches above ground level.
• For the brightest and freshest cut flowers, harvest just after petals have unfolded.