Maya

Family: Asteraceae Flower

Planting Schedule

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Velvety petals unfurl in warm, sunlit tones around a bold, inky center—Maya Black-eyed Susan is a living bouquet that seems to glow from within.

Expect a sturdy, upright clump with richly textured blooms that hold their form through breezy days, delivering long-lasting color in the garden. Ideal for creating carefree drifts and vivid borders, Maya shines as a standout ornamental perennial/biennial for seasons of effortless, eye-catching presence.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Upright

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Maya Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Apr 20th	Jul 27th	Oct 10th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Apr 6th	Jul 13th	Sep 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Mar 30th	Jul 6th	Sep 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 20th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 20th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 24th	Jun 30th	Sep 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 20th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 18th	Jun 24th	Sep 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 13th	Jun 19th	Sep 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 9th	Jun 15th	Aug 29th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 6th	Jun 12th	Aug 26th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 28th	Jun 6th	Aug 20th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 23rd	Jun 1st	Aug 15th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 13th	May 22nd	Aug 5th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 4th	May 13th	Jul 27th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 26th	May 4th	Jul 18th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 9th	Apr 17th	Jul 1st – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 15th	Mar 23rd	Jun 6th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	45
Harden Off (days)	7

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common pest or disease issue for Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan), and how can I treat it at home?

Rudbeckia hirta commonly gets powdery mildew, especially in humid weather and dense plantings. Water at the soil line (not the leaves), space plants so air can circulate, and remove heavily infected foliage; if it keeps recurring, spray with a sulfur-based fungicide labeled for ornamental flowering plants and reapply per the label interval.

How often should I water Rudbeckia hirta during its main growing phase?

During the active growing and bloom period, keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy—about 1 inch of water per week, increasing slightly during hot spells. Let the top 1–2 inches of soil dry before watering again, since Rudbeckia hirta tolerates short dry periods better than continuously wet soil.

How can I tell when Rudbeckia hirta is ready to harvest for cut flowers (or seed)?

For cut flowers, harvest when the ray petals are fully open and the center disk is firm and fully dark (typically around 75 days). For seed, leave heads on the plant until the center disk turns dry and brittle and seeds look mature; cut the heads and dry them in a warm, airy spot before removing the seed.