Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Black-eyed Susan is tough, beautiful, and conquers clay soils. While other plants fold in the heat of summer, it retains luxuriant deep green foliage and butter-yellow blooms with shimmering red-brown centers. The flowers were used to make yellow dye. Very attractive to butterflies, pollinators, and birds.

The plant and flowers were historically used as a medicinal herb by Native Americans to treat colds and more.

Growing Info:

• Height: Between 2 to 3 Feet
• Blooms: July - October
• Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil: Well-Drained, Sandy, Loamy, Clay

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