Maya

Black-eyed Susan

75d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 13th
Last Frost	Apr 10th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 22nd
Harvest Begins	Aug 5th
Harvest Ends	Oct 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

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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 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.