The Story
Black-Eyed Susan is a compact native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and narrow dark green foliage. The small daisy-like gold flowers have a black-brown center disk and bloom through summer to mid fall. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Drought tolerant once established.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America: GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 7 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadheading prolongs the blooming season. Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Rudbeckia fulgida fulgida 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
Description
Black-Eyed Susan is a compact native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and narrow dark green foliage. The small daisy-like gold flowers have a black-brown center disk and bloom through summer to mid fall. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Drought tolerant once established.
|
Type: |
Perennial |
|
Origins: |
Eastern N. America: GA Native |
|
Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
|
Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
|
Spacing: |
1' |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 7 |
|
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
|
Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
|
Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadheading prolongs the blooming season. Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Rudbeckia fulgida fulgida 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
