Black-eyed Susan ‘Prairie Sun’
Shipping : Mid/Late February 2026
A happy, hardworking bloom that feels like summer itself.
Black-eyed Susan ‘Prairie Sun’ is one of those flowers that instantly lifts the mood. Tall, freely blooming plants produce cheerful bicolour petals in warm shades of light and deep yellow, all radiating around a fresh apple-green center. It is bright without being brash, classic without feeling tired, and endlessly useful in the cutting garden.
This variety is a favourite for summer bouquets because it fills space beautifully and plays well with almost everything. It brings movement, warmth, and that effortless, just-picked feeling that makes arrangements feel relaxed and abundant. For gardeners who want reliable blooms without fuss, this one quietly delivers all season long.
Easy to grow and generous once established, ‘Prairie Sun’ thrives in full sun and asks very little in return. A practical choice that brings a lot of joy for the effort.
Because every garden needs a flower that simply makes you smile.
Details:
✔ Plant Type: Annual
✔ Height: 28 to 32 in
✔ Site: Full sun
✔ Days to Maturity: 100 to 120 days
✔ Plant Spacing: 9 in
✔ Pinch: Not necessary
✔ Approx. 50 seeds
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes:
Start seeds indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed. Plants establish well and grow steadily once settled into warm soil and sunshine.
Harvesting & Vase Life:
Harvest flowers just as they begin to open for best vase life. Black-eyed Susans are known to darken vase water quickly, even with floral preservative. To keep arrangements fresh, add a few drops of bleach to the water. Expect a vase life of approximately 7 to 10 days.
A sunny staple that earns its place in every summer cutting garden.
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Because beautiful things are worth waiting for, but sometimes it’s nice to enjoy a few a little early.
