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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Rudbeckia fulgida
black-eyed Susan
Flower Colors
Description
A rhizomatous perennial with hairy leaves and branching stems that carry flowers with deep-brown centres and warm-golden ray florets in mid to late summer and early autumn
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsWildlife gardensWildflower meadowPrairie plantingCut flowersFlower borders and beds