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Rudbeckia triloba Prairie Glow
Prairie Glow Brown-Eyed Susan
- » Attracts butterflies and many other beneficial insects
- » The seed from the spent flowers are a favorite of birds
- » Long flowering
- » Burnt orange with yellow tips and chocolate centers
- » Bright blooms perfect for cutting
- » Easy to care for and fast growing
- » Drought tolerant once established
- » Deer tend to leave this plant alone
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-10
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Orange Shades
A continuing show of brilliant daisy flowers of burnt orange with yellow tips and chocolate centers adorn this tall grower throughout the late summer and fall months. Native bees and butterflies flock to its generous nectar while the seed from spent flowers is a native bird bonanza. Easy to grow.
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rudbeckia triloba Prairie Glow
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom and prevent any unwanted self-seeding. But, try to leave some spent flower heads for the birds. This Brown-Eyed Susan is considered by some to be a short lived perennial. Luckily, it has a tendency to self-seed and will generally remain in the garden and become naturalized.