Rudbeckia hirta
Common Names: Black-eyed Susan, Common Black-eyed Susan, Brown-eyed Susan, Blackeyed Susan
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , Perennial , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Uniformly yellow to yellow-orange or with a basal maroon splotch
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Drought Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Moist to dry, well-drained soils.