24-30” tall x 12-18” wide. A selection of the North American native, Chim Chiminee Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) brings rustic charm to the garden in radiant autumnal hues. Plant Chim Chiminee among grasses and perennials in mixed borders or tuck into containers. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil, plants tolerate drought once established but thrive with regular irrigation. For a longer bloom period, deadhead spent blooms regularly. Allow some late-season blooms to produce seed heads, which are lovely in dried arrangements. To harvest fresh flowers, cut stems when flowers are beginning to open. Rudbeckias commonly cloud the water in vases, add a few drops of bleach to the water to prevent this problem. Rudbeckia hirta tends to be a short-lived perennial. Reinforce the stand by allowing some flowers to develop seed for self-sowing. Allow plants to naturalize in meadows and butterfly gardens through self-seeding.
More InformationSKU | AM017330 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Chim Chiminee Black-Eyed Susan |
Botanical Name | Rudbeckia hirta |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Mixed |
Flower Size | Up to 6" flowers |
Mature Height | 24-30" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-18" wide |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to mid fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Stems and oval leaves are covered with rough textured hairs. |
Soil Type | Clay Soil, Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Easy To Grow, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Toxic to livestock in large amounts. |
Native To | Yes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |