BLACK EYED SUSAN. American Native Wildflower. Originally thought to be a native of only the North American plains, but now thought to be native all the way from the plains to the mid-Atlantic states. Easy to grow. Very forgiving. Does well in containers, or the garden. Drought tolerant. Perennial. Grows only leaves first season from seed. Then in second season and beyond blooms all summer into fall. Black Eyed Susan easily reseeds itself. Thank You! Rudbeckia hirta. Perennial. Full sun. Spring, soil temp 70F+. SOW on surface about 3" to 4" apart. barely cover (1/32") Needs light to germinate. Keep moist. Germ 10-21 days. Thin to 12". Height 24" x 12" Wide. Medium water. Light Fertilizer if needed. Flowers are golden yellow. Blooms second season and beyond from spring through late fall.