Summary
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida) is one of our best-known wildflowers, delighting us with long lasting, boldly colored blooms year after year. In mid summer the first golden yellow to tangerine daisy-like blossoms emerge, continuing for many weeks to attract a wide array of insects. Stiff stems 2-3’ in height eliminate the need for staking, though occasional deadheading will lengthen the flowering period. Dark cones left by the spent flowers add winter interest and provide seed for birds. Black–eyed Susan prefers full sun and average to moist well-drained soil. Plant in the border or meadow with other garden favorites including spike gayfeather (Liatris spicata), purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), smooth aster (Symphyotrichum laeve), and little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). Zones 3-9.
More Details
- Sun/Shade Conditions
full-sun - Foliage Character
semi-evergreen - Soil Moisture
average-to-moist - Flowering Period
mid-summer-to-early-fall - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
yellow-to-orange - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
brown
Additional Information
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Missouri Botanical Garden