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Black-eyed-susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Care Guide
Care guide for Black-eyed-susan: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.3 m (1.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware.
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