Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia hirta)

Common Names : Black Eyed Susans, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox Eye

Status

Native throughout North America.

Listed

Common

Sun

Full sun to partial sun

Soil/Habitat

Found in fields, pastures, prairies, railway tracks, roadsides, and abandoned areas. Thrives in a variety of soils from clay to loam.

Water

dry to medium. Once established Rudbeckia are moderately drought and heat resistant.

Dimensions

Height – 1 – 3 feet

Width – 1 – 2 feet

Flowers

June to October. Deadhead to prolong blooms

Notes

Butterflies, bees, and a variety of insects are attracted to flowers for nectar and pollen. Some insects are hoverflies and pirate bugs which are excellent predators of garden pests such as thrips, aphids, and whiteflies. Seeds are enjoyed by birds in the Fall and Winter