GardenGenius Wildflower Seed Grow Kit: Black-eyed Susan

The GardenGenius Wildflower Seed Grow Kit are flowers native to Ecoregion 8.  This grow kit contains everything you need to start your Native Wildflowers indoors except the sunshine and water.  This kit contains: 

• Black-eyed Susan (Rubeckia hirta) Keystone Native Wildflower Seed
• Organic Soil
• Biodegradable Planter with Humidity Dome
• Silicon Planter Saucer
• Water Mister Bottle
• Plant Stake

Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a Native Indiana Wildflower. Approximately 20 caterpillar species and 29 pollen specialist bee species rely on this plant! This plant is listed as a Keystone Native Plant for Ecoregion 8.

Grows to: 1-3 Ft

Spread: 1-2 Ft

Blooms: June-October

Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade

Soil Moisture: Moist, Medium, Dry

Soil Description: Loam, Clay

Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Pollen Specialist Bees, Bumblebees, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Insects

Toxicity: There are no known toxicity issues for cats or dogs.

Planting: Store in freezer for 4 weeks.  Once seedling grows 2 leaves, transfer outside by digging a hole and placing pot with plant level with soil.