Black-Eyed Susan

Lala_Jane North West, OH(Zone 5b) Mar 09, 2008

I realize it doesn't really matter. All I need to do is plant them both and I ought to get SOME germination, eh? Still I'm curious. Which is the seed? Are they the feathery things on the left (rather like a marigold seed) or are the "pips" on the right the actual seed?

Thanks!
La

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edgeoftheworld Conneaut, OH(Zone 5a) Mar 09, 2008

Its been a while since I've grown them from seed.Mostly just divide them these days.Its hard to tell from photos.You could try the "paper towel baggie test".I would sow Gladys Knight and the Pips.I remember,I direct sowed them.Nothing came up,so I planted annuals in the same spot.At the end of the season,I pulled the annuals out and low and behold there was B-E-S plants underneath them.The following year they bloomed.Edge

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Lala_Jane North West, OH(Zone 5b) Mar 09, 2008

Thanks for the response Edge. The paper towel trick is a great idea!

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pford1854 Somerset, KY(Zone 6b) Mar 09, 2008

Here's something I've posted before.....

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4086498

thanks,

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Lala_Jane North West, OH(Zone 5b) Mar 12, 2008

Thanks Pford. So the actualy seed are the little pips then?

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pford1854 Somerset, KY(Zone 6b) Mar 12, 2008

Whoops - wrong photo.
I meant for you to look at this photo, but I can't find where I posted it earlier.
Here it is again.

Rudbeckia seeds are typically dark brown or Black, and are somewhat smooth and hard.

Good Luck.