Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Flowers
Black-eyed Susan growing guide
A tough daisy-like flowering plant with golden petals surrounding a dark central cone. It flowers heavily in sun and tolerates heat and short dry periods once established.
7-21 daysGermination
VariesHarvest
40 cmSpacing
0.3 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
2 cm/weekWater
5.5-7.5pH
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Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Black-eyed Susan should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
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Flower detail
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Harvest / detail
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Growing note
Deadhead for prolonged flowering or leave some mature seed heads for birds and self-sowing.
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