Black Eyed Susan daylily
Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Susan'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tallup to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Black Eyed Susan' daylily (Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Susan') is a perennial for borders, containers, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and has fragrant blooms. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Caradonna sage, Moonshine yarrow, and Lady's mantle.