Rudbeckia hirta

Scientific Name: Rudbeckia hirta

Common Name: black-eyed Susan

Native Range: Central United States

Zone: 3 to 7

Plant type & Form: Herbaceous perennial

Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet

Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet

Bloom Time: June to September

Bloom Description: Yellow to orange-yellow rays and dark brown centers

Flower: Showy

Fruit: Small black seeds in center

Leaf: Rough, hairy, lance-shaped leaves (3-7” long)

Sun: Full

Water: Medium

Soil type & pH: Best in moist, organically rich soils that are well-drained

Maintenance: Low

Suggested Use: Borders. Annual beds. Cottage gardens. Wild gardens. Meadows. Groups or mass plantings. Good cut flower.

Tolerates: Deer, Drought, Clay Soil

Notes: Can self-seed freely

Identification notes: Look for short bristles that cover the leaves and stems