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Rudbeckia triloba
Brown-Eyed Susan
- » Blooms throughout the summer with waves of yellow rayed, deep brown centered daisies
- » Drought tolerant
- » Attracts butterflies and songbirds
- » Great in groups at the back of the garden
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:36-42 in
- Spread:24-30 in
- Bloom Color: Yellow Shades
A classic American Beauties garden favorite, triloba blooms like its life depended on it throughout the summer months with waves of yellow rayed, deep brown centered daisies. This Black Eyed Susan loves full sun and tolerates drought while still performing at its peak from June into September with flowers that drive nectar feeding butterflies to a feeding frenzy. Even spent flowers are wildlife magnets with finches and sparrows chowing down on the huge amounts of seed created making a garden with this plant even more colorful. Plant it in groups at the back of the garden and prepare for the easiest garden color show you've ever planted.
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Attributes
| • | Native |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Drought Tolerant |
Flower Color
| • | Yellow |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rudbeckia triloba
This plant is easy to grow in average, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Will grow in light shade, but may need support if grown in too much shade. Tolerates heat, some drought and wide range of soils. Remove spent flowers to encourage additional bloom and/or to prevent any unwanted self-seeding. Leave old flowers on the plant if you want to feed the birds. These plants freely self-seed and will usually remain in the garden and naturalize.
