Rudbeckia Seeds – Autumn

Rudbeckia, commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan, is a hardy and easy-to-grow flowering plant that brightens gardens with its vibrant autumn-inspired hues of gold, orange, and red. The Autumn Colors variety produces large, daisy-like blooms with dark centers, making it a stunning choice for borders, garden beds, and cut flower arrangements. This variety thrives in full sun and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant (grown as annual in cooler climates)

• Variety Name: Autumn Colors

• Flower Colors: Yellow, bronze, red, and orange shades

• Maturity: Blooms appear in 80–100 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Best grown in spring and summer for late-summer to fall blooms

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 7–9: February–May

  • Zones 4–6: March–June

  • Zones 3 and below: Start indoors in February–March, transplant after frost

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering

• Uses: Ideal for garden borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flowers