Black Eyed Susan Wildflower

One of the most well-known prairie flowers, this cheerful, yellow perennial flower blooms profusely all summer long. Makes a great cut flower and provides food and habitat for bees and butterflies

Seeds require a “cold stratification” or cold treatment before they will germinate.

• To start seeds inside, mix the seeds into ½ cup of moist sand (or paper towel) and place in a sealed plastic bag and place in the refrigerator for 6 weeks before planting.
  • Then start seeds inside 4/1-6/1, 1/16″ deep.
  • Days to germination: 14-21.
  • Transplant outside May-July 12-18″ apart.
• Alternatively, sow seeds outside in late summer, fall or early spring (before March 1st) so they are naturally exposed to the cold.
• Plant in full sun location.
• Prepare area by removing weeds and loosen soil surface with a rake.
• Hand broadcast (sow) seeds evenly over area.
• Water seeds with a light sprinkle after sowing.

From seed, these plants can take 1-3 years to become established and large enough to flower.

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