Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan 'Indian Summer'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer
Description
Huge blossoms, some measuring six to nine inches across. Long stems with single and double blossoms are perfect for cutting. Just a few blossoms will fill an entire bouquet. Vigorous bushy plants will bloom the first year from seed. Easy to grow. It won an All America Selections award in 1995.
Select a location with full sun to part shade. May be started indoors four weeks before last frost date. Keep young plants watered and weeded until established. Mature plants are quite drought tolerant. Cut flowers regularly to encourage more blossoms.
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Rudbeckia |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Plant Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Height (Range) | 37" - 48" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
| Spacing Between Rows | thin to 12" |
| Spacing in Row | 1" |
| Planting Depth | 1/8" |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 |
| Manufacturer Number | 696 |