Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a cheerful and beloved wildflower native to North America. It is characterized by its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with prominent dark brown or black centers, hence the name "black-eyed." The flowers bloom atop sturdy stems, and each blossom typically has numerous petals radiating outward from the center. The foliage is coarse and hairy, with lance-shaped leaves arranged alternately along the stem.
Black-eyed Susans are robust perennials or biennials that bloom from mid-summer to early fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, tolerating a wide range of soil types. Black-eyed Susans are commonly used in borders, meadows, wildflower gardens, and naturalized areas, adding vibrant color and a touch of rustic charm to the landscape. They are relatively low-maintenance plants and can self-seed readily under the right conditions, naturalizing and spreading over time.
How to sow the seeds..
40% soil
40% dry cow dung
20% vermicompost
(50% soil and 50% cow dung if vermicompost is not available)
Add these and mix well and remove all the stones and lumps from it.. After filling three quarters of the pan with soil, pour water and keep it wet for 10 minutes..
Leave the seeds in the sun for 10 minutes and then put them on top of the water soaked soil..then spread a small layer of compost and soil mix on top of it (a very small layer).
No water is required for the first three days. After that spray water twice a day. Keep these pots in a place that does not get direct sunlight.. After the seeds germinate and get 4-5 leaves, healthy seedlings can be transplanted to other pots.
The seeds take 14 - 21 days to germinate
Manure and compost are recommended as fertilizers.
