Brown-Eyed Susan
5.0 out of 5 (4 experiences)
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Also known as
Blackeyed Susan, Blackeyed Susan, Black eyed susan, Black-eyed susan, Brown-eyed susan, Brown betty, Gloriosa daisy, Golden jerusalem, English bull's eye, poor-land daisy, Yellow daisy and Yellow ox-eye daisy
Taxonomy
Rudbeckia hirta
Rudbeckia
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Brown-Eyed Susan
Water
How often to water your Brown-Eyed Susan
every 9
Brown-Eyed Susan needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Blackeyed Susan in your home
a window
Brown-Eyed Susan love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Brown-Eyed Susan does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brown-Eyed Susan in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Brown-Eyed Susan
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brown-Eyed Susan after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Brown-Eyed Susan is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Brown-Eyed Susan prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Brown-Eyed Susan requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Brown-Eyed Susan does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Brown-Eyed Susan should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Brown-Eyed Susan grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Brown-Eyed Susan can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Brown-Eyed Susan can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Brown-Eyed Susan
Brown-Eyed Susan
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 4
Large, lush leaves 3
Blooms easily 3
Easy to propagate 1
Browns easily 1
08/24/2021
Love the pretty bright colors! I planted these in my yard, it is super humid where I live which causes the petals to wilt some. Other than that, I love it!
Fast grower
Browns easily
