{"product_id":"white-cherry-og-copy","title":"Black Eyed Susan","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Sunshine. Feed the Pollinators.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGolden-yellow petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDark chocolate centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd weeks of flowers buzzing with life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan is one of North America’s most recognizable native wildflowers—and one of the easiest ways to bring color, pollinators, and wildlife into your garden.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThese cheerful flowers bloom abundantly through summer, tolerate tough conditions once established, and provide food for insects while flowering and seeds for birds afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBeautiful. Resilient. Ecologically useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eWhat’s not to love?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Black-Eyed Susan?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌼 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMasses of golden flowers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright yellow, daisy-like blooms with dramatic dark centers create an incredible display from summer into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pollinator favorite.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects searching for pollen and nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🦋 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow native habitat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is native across a broad portion of North America, making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens, meadows, and naturalistic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐦 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon’t cut everything down!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow spent flower heads to remain after blooming and seed-eating birds can visit them later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e☀️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarkably tough.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce established, Black-Eyed Susan tolerates heat, periods of drought, and a wide range of soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore Than a Pretty Flower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA Black-Eyed Susan isn’t simply decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLook closely at the dark center of the flower and you’ll discover \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehundreds of tiny individual flowers packed together\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis structure provides an accessible feeding platform for numerous insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLater, when flowering ends, those centers develop seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThat means the same plant can provide \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esummer food for pollinators and later-season food for birds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptable to many soils; prefers well-drained conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface sow or barely cover—seeds need light for good germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 7–21 days under favorable conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep evenly moist while establishing; mature plants tolerate periods of drought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 2–3 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom:\u003c\/b\u003e Summer through early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e Short-lived perennial or biennial, often flowering in its first year under favorable conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan seeds often benefit from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecold, moist stratification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, particularly when you’re aiming for consistent germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOne easy approach is to sow outdoors in late fall or winter and let nature provide the cold period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor spring planting, seeds can be cold-stratified before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eOnce established, plants may \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eself-seed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, creating an increasingly natural-looking patch over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative plant gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildflower meadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003ePair Black-Eyed Susan with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurple Coneflower, Bee Balm, Blazing Star, Milkweed, Goldenrod, native asters, and ornamental grasses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for an incredible pollinator planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeave the Seed Heads!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhen the flowers fade, resist the temptation to immediately clean everything up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌼 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowers provide pollen and nectar for insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePollinators Visit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBees, butterflies, and other insects move among the blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds Develop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dark flower centers mature into seed heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐦 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBirds Arrive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeed-eating birds can forage from the dried plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e❄️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter Structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStanding stems and seed heads add texture and habitat to the winter garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eCut the old growth back when you’re ready for new spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌻 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt’s related to the sunflower.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Black-Eyed Susan belongs to the enormous Asteraceae family alongside sunflowers, asters, daisies, and coneflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🔬 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat looks like one flower is actually many.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The center contains numerous tiny disk flowers surrounded by the showy yellow ray flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative flowers support native insects.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Adding a diversity of flowering native plants helps provide food across different parts of the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐦 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe garden doesn’t stop being useful when flowers fade.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Leaving seed heads standing extends the ecological value of the planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack-Eyed Susans can naturalize.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Allow some plants to set seed and they may return and spread through suitable areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow a Garden That’s Alive.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlant Black-Eyed Susan for the golden flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThen watch what happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBees arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eButterflies stop to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSeeds develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBirds investigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd a patch of ordinary ground becomes a little ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Black-Eyed Susan—and grow sunshine that gives something back.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 ounce","offer_id":43479173070896,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/image_aacc41e6-9062-4b68-89e7-57d9f296adef.png?v=1786463936","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/white-cherry-og-copy","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}