Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa 'Viette's Little Suzy'

Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa ÔVietteÕs Little SuzyÕ

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery


Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa 'Viette's Little Suzy'

Black-Eyed Susan

This popular selection blooms freely over several months, bearing golden yellow, daisy-like flowers with brown centers. The full clump of narrow, dark green leaves shows strong resistance to Septoria leaf spot and takes on deep purple tones in fall. Easy to grow in containers and landscapes. Nativar.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 9
  • Height: 26-32"
  • Spread: 18-24"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid-Fall, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 9
  • Height: 26-32"
  • Spread: 18-24"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid-Fall, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s, 72s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes