It’s true, Blackeyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) might take over your garden as it has done mine. But do we mind? Look at that cheerful beauty, stunning still in October this year!
I let the six blackeyed susan plugs that I planted last year reseed themselves. This year, I have a huge abundance of these brilliant beauties! I’ve pulled a lot of seedlings.
Yes, these plants require a ruthless hand to weed out excessive plants. But I absolutely recommend planting them anyway. They give me a smile every time I walk by or look out the window, which is worth a lot of weedy seedling pulling!
See above, where the blackeyed susans are overtaking yarrow, which is also a fast growing plant! I had to pull out several plants to give this yarrow some breathing room and make sure sunlight reaches them.
Blackeyed susans have a long bloom time: August until freezing. This year we’re having such beautiful fall weather with only a few frosty nights up until today, which is why the flowers are still so gorgeous.
I would recommend planting these cheerful flowers where they have plenty of room to spread and sprawl about. That way you don’t have to worry so much about pulling seedlings!
Happy Gardening!
