How to grow black-eyed susan
Rudbeckia hirta
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Open the planting calendarWhen to plant black-eyed susan
Transplant outdoorsat your last spring frost to 2 weeks after your last spring frost
Growing conditions
- Spacing
- 12 to 24 in apart
- Sun
- Full sun
Common problems
- powdery mildew
- rabbit damage
- slugs
- self seeding
Black-Eyed Susan by hardiness zone
Planting dates for a typical location in each zone:
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Last updated 2026-06-13.