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Rudbeckia triloba

Brown-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba (Brown-Eyed Susan)

Hundreds of small deep gold flowers bloom atop several upright, branching stems for almost three months in late summer through fall. Brown-Eyed Susan is a short-lived perennial or biennial which spreads well from seed.

Prefers sandy or loamy, moist soils, but is drought resistant. Spreads slowly by rhizomes.

Additional Information:

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Height
12-36 Inches

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Spread
24-36 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Deep Yellow


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Deadhead to prolong blooming season. Propagate by seed, cuttings and division. Cut back to the ground after first frost and mulch to protect roots for the winter. Outstanding in mass plantings as a border perennial, rock or low maintenance garden

Good Companions
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FAC-

Nature Attracting

Butterfly
Songbird

Root

Rhizomes
Fibrous

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

Moderate

Special Uses

Containers
Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Butterfly Nectar
Food/Birds
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