Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Toto Rustic

BOTANICAL NAME

Rudbeckia hirta

LIFE CYCLE

• Biennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

• Compact

PLANT HEIGHT

• 14 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Toto

COLOR

• Red
• Yellow

A fun variation to the classic yellow blooms, add a burst of retro charm to your garden with Black Eyed Susan Toto Rustic. These cheerful flowers feature dark “eyes” framed by a rust-colored ring and golden outer petals. Compact and robust, Toto Rustic makes a statement in borders, containers, or wildflower gardens. A hardy perennial that thrives in zones 5 -9, Toto Rustic is one of our favorite black eyed Susans for its timeless appearance and long-lasting color.

• Compact size is ideal for containers and raised beds
• Tolerance for hot, dry conditions and poor soils
• Colorful, nectar-rich blooms are a hit with pollinators

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 6 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

SEED PREP

• Requires Light