| Common Name | Black-eyed Susan (Becky Series Orange) |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Rudbeckia |
| Species | Hirta |
| Variety | Becky Series Orange |
| Origin | North America |
| Blooming | Summer to Autumn, continuous blooming if deadheaded |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Well-drained loamy soil, tolerant of poor soils but prefers moderate fertility.
Water regularly until established, then drought tolerant. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
Requires full sun for best blooms. 6+ hours direct light daily.
Apply balanced fertilizer at planting time, avoid excessive nitrogen which reduces flowering.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; cut back in late autumn.
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