Prairie Sun Black Eyed Susan
Brighten your garden with the Prairie Glow Black Eyed Susan, a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color from late summer through fall. Its unique burnt orange petals, tipped with golden yellow, surround a dark chocolate center, attracting beloved pollinators like bees and butterflies. This fast-growing plant offers long-lasting blooms on sturdy burgundy stems, making it excellent for cut arrangements. Seed heads provide a food source for songbirds in autumn. Requiring little care and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.
$10.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2261
/ 2844
#2261 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Mature Height
3648
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Striking Visual Appeal
- Extended Bloom Season
- Excellent Pollinator Magnet
Who should skip it
- Short-Lived Perennial Status
- Requires Consistent Deadheading
- Susceptibility to Powdery Mildew
Key Specs
Mature Height
36-48 inches
Mature Spread
12-24 inches
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low
Flower Species
Daisy
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Growth Habit
Upright, Bushy
Features
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Provides food for songbirds
- Excellent for cut or dried arrangements
- Deer resistant
- Fast growing and low maintenance
- Self-seeds for naturalizing
- Long-lasting blooms through fall
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Prairie Sun Black Eyed Susan for its stunning aesthetic and exceptional hardiness. The bi-color petals create a vibrant, long-lasting summer and fall display. Reviewers frequently note the plant's vigor and reliability, establishing quickly to become a garden focal point that reliably attracts pollinators. While a few initial reports mentioned stress upon delivery, the consensus confirms that once established, this perennial offers excellent value. It is celebrated as a low maintenance, high impact addition, highly recommended for gardeners seeking dependable, cheerful color.
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