Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckie hirta)
Rudbeckia hirta
A cheerful, sun-loving wildflower with iconic golden petals and dark centers.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 18-24’
- Height
- 12-24”
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 10
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 5
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Create design onlineAbout Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckie hirta)
Rudbeckia hirta is a versatile, upright biennial or short-lived perennial known for its iconic daisy-like flowers featuring golden-yellow rays and dark chocolate-brown centers. Reaching heights of one to three feet, this North American native displays coarse, hairy, lance-shaped foliage and stiff stems. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, showing remarkable tolerance for heat and drought. Ideal for prairies and borders, it attracts pollinators while providing a vibrant summer show.