Black Eyed Susan

Image by Nadezhda_Nesterova The black eyed Susan flower (Rudbeckia hirta) is a versatile, heat and drought tolerant specimen that should be included in many landscapes. Black eyed Susan plants grow all summer…

Image by Vitali Dyatchenko It’s an age-old tale in the garden, you planted one cute little Black Eyed Susan in a perfect spot. Then a couple of seasons later, you have hundreds of little ones popping up…

Image by Svetlana Moskaleva There are few flowers as iconic as the black-eyed Susan— these noble and tough prairie flowers capture the hearts and minds of the gardeners who grow them, sometimes in droves.…

Collecting seeds is an easy way to expand your garden. And best of all, it’s free! To collect black eyed Susan seeds, wait for a dry fall day, and clip the seed heads off your plants. If they’re still green, lay them out to dry on a…