GardenGenius™ Black Eyed Susan Deluxe Grow Kit – Indiana Native Keystone Pollinator Plant

Grow cheerful Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) with the GardenGenius™ Deluxe Grow Kit. This Ecoregion 8 native wildflower is a vital pollinator plant—supporting approximately 20 caterpillar species and 29 pollen-specialist bee species—and is recognized as a Keystone Native Plant for pollinator habitat restoration.

Kit Includes:

• 1 Indoor Mini Tabletop Greenhouse – perfect for starting seeds indoors
• 12 Organic Grow Media Pucks – nutrient-rich for healthy seedling development
• More than 36 Native Black Eyed Susan Seeds – premium, pollinator-friendly seed stock
• 1 Precision Laboratory Tweezer – for accurate seed handling
• Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions – ideal for gardeners of all experience levels

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta
• Common Name: Black Eyed Susan
• Native Region: Ecoregion 8 (Indiana & Midwest USA)
• Mature Height: 1–3 ft
• Spread: 1–2 ft
• Bloom Time: June–October
• Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
• Soil Moisture: Moist, Medium, Dry
• Soil Type: Loam, Clay
• Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Pollen Specialist Bees, Bumblebees, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Insects
• Toxicity: No known toxicity issues for cats or dogs.

Planting Instructions:

• Store seeds in the freezer for 4 weeks to mimic natural stratification.
• Plant seeds just below the soil surface.

For more information, see Purdue University Publication POL-6-W: Recommended Indiana-Native Plants for Attracting Pollinators .