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Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida)
At a Glance
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Mature Height: 2 to 3 Feet
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
- Soil Conditions: Moist, Well-Drained
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow
- Bloom Season: July through October
- Size: Medium
Features of Black Eyed Susan
Body
Black Eyed Susans are dependable, long blooming perennial providing daisy-like blooms on plants that tolerant the toughest conditions. They will reseed. They attract birds, and butterflies. Reportedly deer resistant.
Other species to also consider include
- R. nitida 'Herbstsonne' very tall (6'-8') and dramatic with yellow flowers.
- R. maxima very tall (6'-8') striking blue foliage and large yellow flowers.
- Rudbekia hirta is the annual species of Black Eyed Susan sold under a variety of cultivar names.
Care
- Well-drained soil in full sun location
- Needs division every 3 to 4 years in order to keep vigorous and keep from spreading