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Black-Eyed Susan - Bulk Pricing
(Rudbeckia hirta)
Flower Type: Annual
Bloom Time: Summer to Early Fall
Height: 1' to 3'
Exposure: Sun or Part Shade
When to Sow Outside: Early Spring - 3 to 4 Weeks before last frost. Can be planted as late as 2 months before first fall frost.
When to Sow Inside: 6 weeks before last frost. For blooms the first year, it is recommended that you start indoors.
To Plant A Meadow: Prepare soil by removing weeds and cultivating to loosen the soil. Spread seeds evenly over prepared soil. Pressing or rolling seeds onto soil will help improve germination rate. Keep soil slightly moist until seedlings are established.
To Plant in Beds and Borders:
Seed Depth: 1/8 "
Seed Spacing: 4"
Days to Emerge: 10 to 15
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1' to 2' apart
| Weight | Estimated Seed Count | Area Covered |
| 2 oz | 212,125 | 2,750 sq ft |
| 4 oz | 424,250 | 5,500 sq ft |
| 1 lb | 1,697,000 | 22,000 sq ft |
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