My absolute favorite flower this year! Grows so quickly and brightens my day every time I see them.
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This distinctive wildflower is a North American native and great for a kid's garden
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BOTANICAL NAME
Rudbeckia hirta
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A stalwart of any wildflower meadow, Black-Eyed Susan is perhaps the most emblematic of the classic North American Wildflowers. This flower is extremely resilient, and though it clearly prefers sun, our trials have consistently demonstrated that it can tolerate partial shade as well. Native to the eastern United States, it has been largely naturalized throughout the rest of the country.
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| Amount | Avg Seed Count | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Packet | 808 | Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce | 75,003 | Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound | 300,012 | Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound | 1,200,048 | Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft |
| 5 Pounds | 6,000,240 | Up to 1.25 Acres |
We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

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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.
Black Eyed Susan is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.
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Overall rating: 2.7 / 5 from 10 reviews.
My absolute favorite flower this year! Grows so quickly and brightens my day every time I see them.
Leah 5/5 Verified
We planted three rows of Black Eyed Susan’s for our flower farm and not a single one germinated.
Jessica 1/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello Jessica. Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are sorry to hear that none of your Black-Eyed Susan seeds germinated. Black-Eyed Susans are generally considered easy to grow, but germination can be affected by planting depth, soil temperature, moisture levels, and seed-to-soil contact. Because the seeds need light to germinate, covering them too deeply can significantly reduce emergence. Excessive moisture, dry conditions, heavy soils, or weather extremes during the germination period can also impact success. We would still love the opportunity to help. We previously reached out and offered a resolution but have not yet heard back. If you're interested in moving forward with that offer, please reply to the email we sent and we'll be happy to assist. At Eden Brothers, we stand behind our products, and we'd appreciate the chance to make things right. Thank you for your feedback and for bringing this to our attention!
I started 12 seeds indoors assuming half would take. To my surprise, they all took off. I started them pretty late in the season, got them in the ground 2 months ago and they all have blooms as of yesterday. My only wish was that they were the perennial version.
Alisha 5/5 Verified
I purchased these because I saw they are companions of zinnias. I planted the entire packet of flowers and not a single one germinated.
Meghan N. 1/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello Meghan Ninke. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We genuinely appreciate you reaching out and sharing your experience. Feedback like yours is so important in helping us grow and improve. It is common for Black-Eyed Susan seeds to spend their first year focusing on root and foliage development, with blooming delayed until the second season. If they didn't germinate it could have been a bit too warm. Most like a cold moist stratification period before planting. Cool soil or a sudden heatwave can hinder sprouting. We're glad to hear our Customer Service Team was able to assist you further. Thanks again for taking the time to connect with us, and we wish you a wonderful and successful growing season!
One pound of seed produced only three plants. Only one logical explanation for that.
Randy 2/5
Store owner replied: Hello Randy. Thanks for your review of Eden Brothers! We are sorry you had this experience, but we’re glad our Customer Service Team was able to assist you with this. If anything else comes up or you need further support, don’t hesitate to reach out, as we’re always happy to help!
I ordered Black Eyed Susan seeds and was displeased that very few seeds germinated. There was more weeds than actually flowers. I have had good results with past orders but this last one was a complete flop.
Rick F. 1/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello Rick Fangman. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours is invaluable, as it helps us continually improve our products and planting instructions. After checking in with our Customer Service Team, it looks like we were able to assist you further. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and hope you have a beautiful growing season!
I have always ordered seeds from Eden brothers and recommend them to others , however ; I bought these seeds , planted correctly at the right time of the year and not ONE seed came up So disappointing
Mariellen J. 1/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hello Mariellen J. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
Of the native flowers I grew this year from seed, this was on of my most successful, with great germination, growth, and blooms throughout the season.
Jennifer 5/5
SUCKED. DID NOT GROW
Richard O. 1/5
Store owner replied: Hello, Richard Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We appreciate your feedback as continuing to work with our gardeners around the country allows us to actively update our products and processes. We are delighted to hear that you’ve requested a store credit and will resume gardening with us! Feel free to reach back out with any other questions or concerns.
the seeds arrived quickly and look nice two years ago I purchased the same types of seed I planted them I did not see them.the next year I did not see them.this year they came up I couldn't believe this they say patience while waiting for wild flowers.i am so pleased with the way my field looks I ordered more
Linda L. 5/5 Verified