Wild Flowers
Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Specifications

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 2 - 4 feet
  • Bloom Color: Red Yellow
  • Bloom Time: May June July
  • Sun Exposure: Sun Part Sun
  • Soil Conditions: Dry Moist
  • Spacing: 2 feet on center

Culture

Removing spent blooms can prolong bloom time, but allow to reseed since it is short-lived.

Landscape Character

May be considered an annual or short-lived perennial.

Wildlife

Flowers attract butterflies.

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