Growing Black-eyed Susans in Zone 8
When to plant and harvest black-eyed susans in Zone 8— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 8 sits comfortably within black-eyed susans' best range (Zones 3–9), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
Black-eyed Susans planting calendar for Zone 8
These months are derived from Zone 8's frost dates — last frost around Late February – late March, first frost around Mid November – mid December.
Start indoors
January
Sow outdoors
March
Transplant
March
Harvest
July
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Black-eyed Susans care at a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun (6+ hours)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Spacing
- 12–18 in apart
- Days to maturity
- 90–120 days from seed to bloom
- Best zones
- 3–9 (hardy perennial; often grown as an annual)
Growing black-eyed susans in Zone 8: FAQs
Can you grow black-eyed susans in Zone 8?＋
Zone 8 sits comfortably within black-eyed susans' best range (Zones 3–9), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
When should I plant black-eyed susans in Zone 8?＋
In Zone 8, start seeds indoors around January. Zone 8's last spring frost is typically Late February – late March and its first fall frost around Mid November – mid December, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest black-eyed susans in Zone 8?＋
Expect to harvest black-eyed susans in Zone 8 around July, depending on the season and variety.
Full Black-eyed Susans guide →
Complete care, problems, companions, and harvest tips.
Zone 8 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
October in Zone 8 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.