Solar Sisters™ Black-eyed Susan — Rudbeckia hirta

Solar Sisters™ Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta 'Holtsosis851') is a standout native perennial that delivers an extraordinary season-long flower show — producing a heavy flush of large, sunny yellow double flowers that deepen to warm copper and bronze hues as they mature, blooming continuously from summer all the way into fall. A Georgia native and North American native, Solar Sisters is also an ecologically important plant — serving as a larval host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, and Bordered Patch butterflies, while its abundant nectar fuels bees and butterflies throughout the season. The upright mounding habit with dark green narrow foliage is neat and well-proportioned, fitting beautifully into borders, wildlife gardens, native gardens, and containers. Deadheading spent flowers prolongs the bloom season. Drought-tolerant once established; thrives in full to part sun with consistent moisture. Hardy to Zone 5.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Deadhead to prolong bloom. Drought-tolerant once established. Good air circulation prevents most disease and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily

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