Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' (black-eyed Susan) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during early summer to mid autumn. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has dark green foliage that is matte and coarse textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Accent, annual, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' tolerates drought and pollution, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' (black-eyed Susan) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' (black-eyed Susan) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
