Black-Eyed Susans
Uses:
- Container Thriller
- Borders
- Wildlife Gardens
Features:
- Drought Tolerant
- Long Blooming or Rebloomer
- Attracts Pollinators
Sunlight:
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 3-10
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Black-Eyed Susans, also known as Rudbeckia, are popular perennials known for their bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with distinctive dark centers. The plants bloom from mid-summer to fall and are fantastic for borders, wildflower gardens, or as part of a mixed perennial bed, where they attract butterflies and other pollinators.
About Black-Eyed Susans
Genus
Species
Family
Rudbeckia
hirta, fulgida, laciniata, triloba, maxima, occidentalis, submentosa
Asteraceae
Common Names:
Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Oxeye
Native To:
North America
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Deciduous,Herbaceous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flower Color:
Yellow,Orange,Red,Bicolor,Golden/Brown,White,Purple/Darker hues
Flower Bloom Time:
Summer to fall
Growth Habit:
upright, clumping, bushy
Attracts:
Pollinators,Birds,Insects,Small Mammals
Tolerates:
Drought,Poor Soil,Partial Shade,Heat,Cold,Humidity
Resists:
Deer and Rabbits,Pests,Fungal Diseases,Salt,Heat,Wind