{"product_id":"goldilocks-rudbeckia-seeds","title":"Goldilocks Rudbeckia Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Seeds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudbeckia hirta ‘Goldilocks’ (Black‑eyed Susan) is a showy, hardy species often grown as an annual, biennial, or short‑lived perennial, native to prairies and open areas of North America. ‘Goldilocks’ is a compact garden form prized for cheerful golden‑yellow daisy‑like blooms with a dark central cone that provide long season color from mid‑summer into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for best flowering; it tolerates light afternoon shade but flowers more sparingly in shade. It prefers well‑drained garden soil with average fertility and moderate moisture; avoid heavy, waterlogged sites. A light side‑dressing of compost at planting is usually sufficient—overly rich soil can produce floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds can be direct‑sown after the danger of frost or started indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost for earlier bloom. Sow on or just below the surface of a moist, well‑draining mix; they germinate in about 7–21 days. Cold stratification (a few weeks of cool temperatures) can improve germination and uniformity but is not required in most climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Goldilocks’ typically grows compactly—about 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) tall with a similar spread—so space plants roughly 12–18 inches apart to allow airflow and prevent crowding. Hardy in roughly USDA zones 3–9, it’s excellent as a garden perennial\/annual for borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. The blooms make attractive short‑term cut flowers, dry reasonably well, and press nicely for craft use; the plants also attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52985515180337,"sku":"14-01-02","price":4.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/9979\/3457\/files\/CopyofUntitled_InstagramPost_45_32_f96d416a-d306-44ed-9700-3a58f1db0ed4.png?v=1772319063","url":"https:\/\/zillsygarden.com\/products\/goldilocks-rudbeckia-seeds","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}