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