Rudbeckia hirta 'Sonora' (black-eyed Susan) bears showy, brown, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late autumn. 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, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Rudbeckia hirta 'Sonora' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and pollution.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Rudbeckia hirta 'Sonora' (black-eyed Susan) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
