Prairie Sun Black Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: This short-lived perennial brings a burst of color from summer to fall with its bright yellow petals that deepen to gold near the center. Unlike typical varieties of Black Eyed Susan, ‘Prairie Sun’ has a light green eye, adding a fresh twist to any landscape palette. Strong stems and rough, bright green leaves support the blooms, making them excellent for cutting and arranging. This plant often self-seeds, ensuring a cheerful return year after year with minimal effort.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2.5-3' tall x 18-24" wide
Utah Native: No
Nativar: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Evergreen: No
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green, Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Gold
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer, Early Fall
Bloom Period: Jun - Oct
Erosion Control: Unknown
Ground Cover: No
Foodscape: Unknown
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
