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Blackjack Gold Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) is a German-bred cultivar of the ever-popular Black-Eyed Susan is that is both reliably perennial and longer blooming than the unimproved species. It adds cheerful yellow flowers to the late summer garden.
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Blackjack Gold Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) is an improved form of the native Black-Eyed Daisy, bred by Jelitto Seed of Germany to bloom longer and be decidedly perennial. Normally a re-seeding biennial, 'Blackjack Gold' will attract numerous butterflies when in flower and seed-eating songbirds during the fall and winter. Perfect for bouquets. A nice companion plant for Panicum grass as well as red Bee Balm (Monarda), Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium) and Phlox paniculata 'David'.
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SKU
HC017304
Item Package Size
Plant - 5" Deep Pot
Common Name
Blackjack Gold Black Eyed Susan
Botanical Name
Rudbeckia triloba Blackjack Gold
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Orange
Mature Height
36-40" tall
Mature Spread
18" wide
Bloom Time
Mid-summer to early fall
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Advantages
Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Native, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Rabbit Resistant
Ideal Region
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Coastal California
Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) - a genus of North American wildflowers known for their showy yellow coneflowers. Most species are perennial, but Rudbeckia. hirta and all the showy cultivars are biennial, growing only leaves and stems the first season and blooming the following year.
Preferred growing conditions
Plant in most soil types including clay. Rudbeckia prefers to be planted in a full to partial sun locations.
Mulch with common mulching materials except of moisture climates where plants should remain un-mulched.
Irrigate regularly the first growing season to establish the plants. Black Eyed Susan likes dry to moderately moist soil conditions and should be given weekly supplemental irrigation in arid Western climates. Rainfall is generally sufficient in moister eastern climates.
Deadheading will help to keep the plants blooming longer into the late summer. But leave the last flush of flowers on the plants to set seeds
Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half and half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost.
Special comments
Seeds are enjoyed by seed eating songbirds. Plants with seed heads should be left standing over the winter months. Cut back hard in early to mid-spring. Biennial Rudbeckia hirta should be selectively cut back to remove dead foliage in mid-spring to prepare the plants for flowering later in summer.
Rudbeckia generally don't need to be divided.
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 is a German-bred cultivar of the ever-popular Black-Eyed Susan is that is both reliably perennial and longer blooming than the unimproved species. It adds cheerful yellow flowers to the late summer garden.)
