Long vase life beauties

A stiff, upright annual or short lived perennial native to the eastern United States, but has become endemic throughout North America. The Black-Eyed Susan is probably the most common of all American wildflowers. The characteristic brown, domed center is surrounded by bright yellow ray florets. Thrives in most soils in full sun. A true sunshine worshiper that forgives neglect.

Suggested Use: Roadsides, open fields, floral gardens, mixtures. Miscellaneous: The state flower of Maryland. When cut, has a vase life of 6 to 10 days. Reseeds.

Average Planting Success: 80%