Toto

Family: Asteraceae Flower

Planting Schedule

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Velvety, sunlit petals glow in warm honey-gold around a velvety, inky center—Toto’s Black-eyed Susan brings a bold, long-lasting bloom that feels almost luminous in the garden.

The flowers hold their shape with a softly textured, slightly tousled look, creating a rich tapestry of color from early summer into fall. Grow Toto for striking ornamental impact in borders and beds, where its vivid contrast and dependable flowering make it a standout perennial/biennial showpiece.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Upright

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Toto 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	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Mar 30th	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 20th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 20th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 24th	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 20th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 18th	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 13th	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 9th	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 6th	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 28th	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 23rd	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 13th	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 4th	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 26th	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 9th	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 15th	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	50
Min Night Temp (°F)	40
Harden Off (days)	7

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan), and how can I control it?

Rudbeckia hirta is prone to powdery mildew in humid weather and can also suffer from leaf spot. Space plants so air can circulate, water at the base to keep foliage dry, and remove the worst-affected leaves early to slow spread; if mildew becomes widespread, use an appropriate fungicide labeled for ornamental asters and follow label timing (often repeated applications are needed).

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

During active growth (after seedlings establish until flowering), water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil dries, typically about once or twice per week depending on your heat and soil type. Keep moisture consistent—Rudbeckia hirta tolerates some drought once established, but irregular watering can reduce bloom quality and encourage stress-related issues.

How do I know when Rudbeckia hirta is ready to harvest?

Harvest for cut flowers when the central disk florets are fully colored and the first ray petals are open, but before the flower heads start to look ragged or the disk begins to seed over. For seed harvesting, wait until the seed heads are dry and brown and the seeds release easily when rubbed between your fingers.