Rudbeckia hirta
Black-Eyed Susan
Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae)
Lifespan:
Biennial
Height:
1-3' (30-90 cm)
Flower Color:
Golden-yellow ray flowers, with disk flowers forming a dark brown central cone
Flower Size:
2-3" (5-7.5 cm) wide
Bloom Season:
June-October
Fruit:
N/A
Conditions:
Fields, prairies, swamps
Sunlight:
Full sun
Moisture:
Moist to moderately (seasonally) dry; established plants can tolerate extended drought conditions
The Black-Eyed Susan is the state flower of Maryland.
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