BLACK EYED SUSAN Rudbeckia Heirloom Native Biennial Full/Part Sun Non-GMO 500 SeedsNo Fillers – Pure Seed – Non-GMO – Safe Seed PledgeRudbeckia hirtaHeirloom native North American BiennialLong lasting, fast growing with yellow, daisy like flowers and a dark centerThrives in full sun or partially shaded areas PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONBlack-Eyed Susan Seeds - Rudbeckia hirta SeedA stalwart of any wildflower meadow, Black-Eyed Susan is perhaps the most emblematic of the classic North American Wildflowers. This flower is extremely resilient, and though it clearly prefers sun, our trials have consistently demonstrated that it can tolerate partial shade as well. Native to the eastern United States, it has been largely naturalized throughout the rest of the country. FAST FACTSName: Black Eyed Susan SeedsBotanical Name: Rudbeckia hirtaLife Cycle: BiennialLight Requirement: Full Sun, Partial SunPlanting Season: Spring, FallPlant Type: Naturalizing North American Native, Upright Branching Short-Lived Perennial, Ovate Leaf ShapeFeatures: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Fast Growing, Extended Bloom Time, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container GardenColor: YellowBlooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, FallDays to Maturity: 60-90 DaysPlant Height: 12-27 inchesPlant Spacing: 6-8 inchesPlanting Depth: 1/4 inchSowing Method: Direct SowCold Stratification: NoHardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Ships: Year Round HOW TO GROW BLACK EYED SUSANSSpacing: Plant Black-Eyed Susans about 18” apart. Planting Rudbeckia from Seed: Sprinkle the seeds on top of regular seed starting mix about six weeks before the last frost date. Do not cover the seed as they need light to germinate. Plant your seedlings outdoors after any danger of frost has passed. SEED STORING Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing. Customer Service Upon receipt of your package or box, be sure to open immediately and check the contents. The products you have just received are perishable and care should be taken to ensure their future viability. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness! We have the friendliest and fastest customer service you've ever seen so don't hesitate to contact us! If you need planting instructions other than what is shown above either message us or use Google to get directions! Fast and Free! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail in a white envelope, no tracking For $1 shipping we will ship in a padded envelope (no tracking) OR you can add tracking for $3.00 (see shipping charges). Orders over $25 are shipped First Class PACKAGE with Tracking. Free Wildflower Gift Pack with orders over $10 purchased the same day (Gift Pack is at least 50 seeds). Pure seed. Assorted. Non-GMO. Orders over $25 in the same day receive two gift packs. 30 Day Return PolicyIf you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition you received it in. If you have not received your order 14 business days after payment, I will gladly place a new set in the mail for you. Please message us directly. We answer messages once a day Monday-Saturday. If you put in a claim through Ebay we will have to refund you as they give s 4 days to send you new seeds. Message directly and we can send a new pack!