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Rudbeckia hirta

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 cm (12 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blooms during early summer to early fall. The matte foliage is deep green in colour and coarse in texture. A specimen plant, Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Annual, border, cut flowers, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Rudbeckia hirta . Rudbeckia hirta is tolerant of drought and pollution.
Cautions The growth rate of Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.