Black-Eyed Susan is a native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and dark green narrow foliage. The large daisy-like gold flowers have a black-brown center disk and bloom from mid-summer until frost. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Drought tolerant once established.
To learn more about the Black-Eyed Susan read this blog post.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America: GA Native
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Height:
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2' - 3'
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Spread:
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1’ - 2'
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Spacing:
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1.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadheading prolongs the blooming season. Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily
IMAGE: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0
