Common
name: Black-eyed Susan
Latin name: Rudbeckia hirta
Annual/Perennial:
Perennial
Flowers: July to August
Flower size: 3" to 4"
Found in: Foothills to Montane
Height: 24" to 30"
Invasive: No
Native species: Yes Useful in garden: Yes
Image taken:
Near Evergreen
Pictured
Wildflower: Black-eyed Susan - Rudbeckia
hirta
Wildflower
Field notes: Black-eyed Susan is a common wildflower. It has
beautiful flowers with a large black to brown disk protruding from
the center of the flower giving the flower head a three
dimensional appearance. Look for Black-eyed Susan in sunny areas
such as, clearings in aspen groves, in meadows, slopes, and along
roadways.
Black-Eyed Susan is an excellent choice for the wildflower garden.
Deer
and Elk generally won't browse on them.
During the spring planting season your local Garden
Center will have pre-started containers of Rudbeckia hirta
available... as well as several new hybrids.
