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Black-Eyed Susan

Bright yellow flowers with dark centers in a garden setting.
Bright yellow flowers with dark centers in a garden setting.
Close-up of yellow and brown coneflowers in full bloom with a blurred background.
Bright yellow and black-eyed Susans blooming in a garden.
Bright yellow flowers with dark centers in a garden setting.
Bright yellow flowers with dark centers in a garden setting.
Close-up of yellow and brown coneflowers in full bloom with a blurred background.
Bright yellow and black-eyed Susans blooming in a garden.

Plant Information

Common name: Black-Eyed Susan

Scientific name: Rudbeckia fulgida

Water usage: Moderate

Sun exposure: Full sun

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, birds, deer resistant 

Native: No

Height: 18 to 24 inches

Spread: 18 to 24 inches

Care information

Grow in a medium soil. These plants tend to live only three years, but seeds can spread. Cut back to promote fresh growth