Black Eyed Susan Plants
Black-eyed Susan plants – (Rudbeckia sullivantii) for home and landscaping in the southwest. Plant them in mass for a great-looking landscaping effect. They are perennials and their blooms are long-lasting.
These plants are very hardy in the southwest and can handle almost any type of soil.
Black-Eyed Susan Plants will bloom from mid-summer to fall. They are upright and grow to about 3 feet. They love full sun to very light shade. The Black Eyed-Susan plants are drought tolerant once established. The scientific name for this plant is “Rudbeckia sullivantii”.
They are low maintenance and easy-care plants that provide color from early summer to late fall. Fertilize once in early spring, summer, and fall. We recommend using “Grow More’s” all-purpose plant food. Why? Because it works. You can purchase this product at your local nursery store if they don’t have it tell them to stock it.
The Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) Is a good vine for the southwest. It is drought-tolerant and grows very fast. It can grow 8-9 ft. in height and width—dark green heart-shaped leaf with a dark brown center. See the Image below.
Can you plant these on a fence?
Yes, you can and it does great with some type of support on a fence trellis wall or it can climb around a post or tree. You can also place it in open areas and use it as a ground-cover.
Here is another great vine for the U.S. Southwest. The Wisteria Vine.
