Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) #2
$19.99
Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) is a hardy, upright perennial producing bright yellow, orange, or bronze daisy-like flowers with dark centers above textured green foliage from midsummer into fall.
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Description
Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) is a upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial prized for its bright, long-lasting summer color and dependable garden performance. Plants form sturdy clumps of branching stems that create a natural, meadow-like appearance, making them ideal for both formal borders and informal plantings. From midsummer into early fall, plants produce abundant daisy-like flowers with prominent dark central cones, held above the foliage on strong stems that resist flopping.
Flower colors vary among species and cultivars and include classic golden yellow with dark brown centers, as well as shades of orange, bronze, mahogany, reddish-brown, and bicolored combinations. Foliage consists of medium to deep green, slightly coarse, lance-shaped leaves that provide a textured backdrop for the vivid blooms. Most perennial forms are deciduous in colder climates, dying back in winter and returning reliably each spring. Rudbeckia is widely used in perennial borders, pollinator gardens, prairie plantings, cottage gardens, and mass plantings, where it provides strong seasonal color and naturalistic appeal.
Care Instructions
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Prefers full sun for best flowering and sturdy growth
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Grows well in average, well-drained soil; tolerant of clay and poorer soils
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Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established
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Deadhead to encourage continued blooming or leave seed heads for winter interest and wildlife; cut back in late fall or early spring
Key Features
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Bright daisy-like flowers with dark central cones
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Bloom period from midsummer through early fall
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Upright, clump-forming habit suitable for mass planting
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Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds; seed heads provide wildlife value
