Rudbeckia triloba Seeds (Brown Eyed Susan)

Brown Eyed Susan, also known as Rudbeckia triloba, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is a member of the sunflower family. This species typically grows up to 3-5 feet tall and features a clump-forming habit. Its lance-shaped leaves are rough to the touch and have a hairy texture. The striking daisy-like flowers have golden yellow petals with dark brown or black centers, which resemble human eyes. Brown Eyed Susan is adaptable and tolerant of various soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. Gardeners interested in cultivating this plant can easily find Rudbeckia triloba seeds for sale.

Growing Rudbeckia triloba from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Yellow

Germinating Brown Eyed Susan Flower Seeds

To germinate Rudbeckia triloba, sow the seeds on moist soil in a sunny location or indoors by keeping the soil temperature at approximately 18-24°C (65-75°F). Keep the soil consistently moist until the seeds germinate in approximately 10-20 days.

We source all of our Rudbeckia triloba seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Brown Eyed Susan seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Brown Eyed Susan seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Rudbeckia triloba seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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