Black-eyed Susan

Blackeyed Susan

Location: Cottage Garden Design

Names:

  • Common Name: Black-eyed Susan
  • Botanical Name: Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldstrum'
  • AKA: Black-eyed Susan, Common Black-eyed Susan, Brown-eyed Susan, Blackeyed Susan

Description: This cheerful, widespread wildflower is considered an annual to a short-lived perennial across its range. Bright-yellow, 2-3 in. wide, daisy-like flowers with dark centers are its claim-to-fame. They occur singly atop 1-2 ft. stems. The stems and scattered, oval leaves are covered with bristly hairs. Coarse, rough-stemmed plant with daisy-like flower heads made up of showy golden-yellow ray flowers, with disk flowers forming a brown central cone. This native prairie biennial forms a rosette of leaves the first year, followed by flowers the second year. It is covered with hairs that give it a slightly rough texture.

Best Growing Conditions: Full Sun; Low, Medium Water Demand

Landscape Use: Deer Resistant, ContainerWildlife Value: Birds, Butterflies (nectar source)