Black-Eyed Susan is a native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and gray green narrow foliage. The large yellow daisy-like flowers with have a black-brown center disk and bloom for a month in early to mid summer. The bloom time can be extended up to five months with deadheading and good weather. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Fairly disease resistant and drought tolerant once established.
Rudbeckia hirta is a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch butterfly. The nectar attracts various bees and butterflies.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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North America, GA Native
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Height:
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2' - 3'
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Spread:
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1’ - 2'
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Spacing:
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1.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadheading prolongs the blooming season. Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily
IMAGES: Clhall, Blackeyed Susans in Utah, CC BY 3.0, (2) Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA, Flickr - Nicholas T - Rays, CC BY 2.0, (3) Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, Rudbeckia hirta (4991285857), CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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