Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida (autumn black-eyed Susan) bears showy and brown blooms during early summer to mid fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has deep green foliage that is matte and coarse textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
Where conditions are favourable, Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida (autumn black-eyed Susan) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.