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Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Green Eyes

Also called Irish Eyes, this unique heirloom variety has striking green centers

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Rudbeckia hirta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Biennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 inches

COLOR

  • Yellow

Also commonly called Irish Eyes, this unique variety of Black Eyed Susan features, you guessed it, a striking green center! Familiar warm yellow petals surround a compact center that is the perfect color to accent your traditional Black Eyed Susan plantings.

  • • Heirloom North American Native annual
  • • Yellow blooms with a striking green center that bloom in summer and fall, that's a great pollinator attractor
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 808 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 45,604 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Black Eyed Susan Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Green Eyes FAQs

    What is Green Eyes Black Eyed Susan also known as?

    Green Eyes Black Eyed Susan is also known as Brown-Eyed Susan, Brown Betty, Gloriosa Daisy, Golden Jerusalem, English Bull's Eye, Poor-Land Daisy, Yellow Daisy, and Yellow Ox-Eye Daisy.

    Is Green Eyes Black Eyed Susan resistant to animals or disease?

    Green Eyes Black Eyed Susan is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Germination rate is not great. Only 11 germinated from almost 30 seeds

    Tia 2/5

    Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Green Eyes

    Store owner replied: Hello Tia. Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear the germination rate for your seeds was lower than expected. While germination can vary depending on soil temperature, moisture consistency, and light exposure, we certainly understand how disappointing that result can be. We take seed quality seriously, and we are happy to hear that our customer service team was able to process a resolution for you, while we look into this with our on staff horticulturist. Please know that we stand behind our products and are always here to help ensure a successful and satisfying growing experience for our customers!

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