Image: Rob Curtis (cc-by-nc-sa) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Rudbeckia triloba
brown-eyed Susan
Flower Colors
Description
A short-lived perennial that bears small daisy flowerheads on wiry stems. With dark conical centres and broad reflexed yellow petals, the display is long-lasting from late summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingWildlife gardens