Coneflowers — Black-eyed coneflower (Rudbeckia hirta) Seeds
$ 4.75
A bright golden-yellow meadow coneflower with a black center that blooms from mid-summer to fall. It attracts numerous butterflies when in bloom, and birds to its seed heads. Thrives in poor, dry soils. Will bloom the first year from seed; easy to establish in waste areas. A good urban plant for sunny dry locations.
Native to Maine: No. Grows wild in Maine but is naturalized from west of New England.
Growing conditions: Sun in dry soil
Grows up to: 2'
Blooms: In mid-summer
Pairs well with: Butterfly milkweed and smooth blue aster
Natural habitat: Dry meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas
Seeds per packet: 50-100
Germination Code(s): A
These seeds do not need a winter or cold period to germinate. Sow outdoors in pots November through April. A great species for beginner seed-sowers.
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