Rudbeckia fulgida (Black-Eyed Susan)

Black-Eyed Susan, Showy Black-Eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower, Newman's Coneflower, Deam's Coneflower (Rudbeckia Fulgi

A colorful, fuss-free border plant and excellent choice for cut flowers. Bright, daisy-like, golden yellow flowers with black centers cover the dark green foliage. Tolerates heat, humidity, and clay soil. Honored as the 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. An herbaceous perennial.

Plant Type Native, Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread18" - 24" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements
Rudbeckia fulgida (Black-Eyed Susan) | Black-Eyed Susan, Showy Black-Eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower, Newman's Coneflower, Deam's Coneflower (Rudbeckia Fulgi || A colorful, fuss-free border plant and excellent choice for cut flowers. Bright, daisy-like, golden yellow flowers with black centers cover the dark green foliage. Tolerates heat, humidity, and clay soil. Honored as the 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. An herbaceous perennial.
Native, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements
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