Species PlantsBlack-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

CommonPlant
Illustration of Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Black-eyed Susan is a cheerful native wildflower with golden-yellow petals surrounding a dark brown center. A prairie staple now widely planted in gardens; blooms from June through October.

Habitat
Prairies, roadsides, meadows, and open disturbed ground
Diet
Attracts bees, butterflies, and goldfinches that feed on seeds
How common
Common

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