Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan

Ruudbeckia hirta, commonly called black-eyed Susan grows well in open woods, prairies, and fields.  It has daisy-like flowers with bright yellow to orange-yellow rays with domed, dark chocolate-brown center disks.   It blooms throughout the summer and grows up to 1-3’ tall.   It looks great in borders in cottage gardens in masses and makes a great cut flower.

A bright, upright yellow wildflower that blooms all summer and makes a great cut flower

Height: 2 - 3 feet

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Medium

Bloom Color: Yellows and oranges

Bloom Time: June-Sept