Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called black-eyed Susan and yellow coneflower, is a North American flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It grows to 1 metre (3+1⁄2 ft) tall with daisy-like yellow flower heads. There are numerous cultivars.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Rudbeckia hirta |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Bloom time | Jun-Sep |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry to mesic |
| Soil | Any |
| Wildlife value | Long bloom for bees and butterflies; seed for goldfinches |
Mentioned In
- Minnesota's Ecoregions and Growing Conditions
- Prairie Plants and Grassland Ecosystems
- Pollinators, Wildlife, and Plant Relationships
- Planting, Maintenance, and Sourcing
- Ecological Restoration
Image Credits
- Russ (CC BY 2.0)
- Sebastian Martin Dicke (CC BY-SA 4.0)