Rudbeckia, Black eyed Susan or Black
eyed Susie is a native North American plant of meadows and light
woodland. They flower in late summer and fall and add a welcome
spectacular burst of color blending particularly well with fall colors
of browns, reds and russets. Good as cut flowers.
They don't like soil that dries out, but
appreciate heavy soils (even clay) where they will grow well. Generally tall plants
of 24 to 36 inches, there are some shorter varieties that are easier to
fit into many planting schemes.
Grow some and give your garden a
spectacular touch of the prairie.
Rudbeckia hirta a half-hardy annual is often available from
seed this is useful as summer bedding.
