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.
Best time to see a Black-eyed Susan
The best time to see a Black-eyed Susan is May–July, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 59,332 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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