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:

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

Lemon A-Peel Black-Eyed Susan Vine
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