Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan)

Blooms June-September Attracts butterflies and many other beneficial insects The seed from the spent flowers are a favorite of birds Long flowering with bright blooms perfect for cutting Easy to care for and fast-growing Drought tolerant once established Deer tend to leave this plant alone

Incredible daisy-like flowers of yellow-orange petals spanning across 3” and a dark brown center with coarsely hairy foliage thrive in prairies and roadsides across the US; however will make a stunning wildflower addition to your garden. They flower from June through September for an extended period of time and will be eagerly sought after by native bees and butterflies. The seed in the spent flowers will attract all kinds of birds but will also self-seed. Works well planted with ornamental grasses and other wildflowers.

Hardiness Zone 3-7 Height 2-3 ft Spread 1-2 ft