Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Biennial (self-seeding)
Bloom Colour: yellow,
Blooms: June-Oct
Spread: 1-3 feet
Light: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist, Drought tolerant
Water Use: Medium
Hardiness Zone 3-9 (click here to find your plant hardiness zone)
Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant
Black-Eyed Susan Attracts: Birds , Butterflies
And is a host plant for: Gorgone Checkerspot, Silvery Checkerspot and Bordered Patch butterflies
Found in dry meadows and prairies. Prefers a slightly acidic soil but is very adaptable and drought tolerant. Self-seeding biennial. May bloom longer with some afternoon shade.
