black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
A cheerful annual or short-lived perennial wildflower with bright yellow petals surrounding dark purple-brown centers. Easy to grow and prolific bloomer in hot, sunny spots.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation