Brown-eyed Susan
Photo credit

Jason Leduc, CC0, Original photo

Care

  • Optional bloom tip: Removing spent flowers can encourage more blooms.

Brown-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba

Its plant group feeds 25 kinds of specialist bees
Flower color
Black, brown/copper or yellow
Bloom
August to October
Leaves
Deciduous
Height
3–5 feet
Spread
1–1.5 feet
Light
Part shade to full sun
Soil moisture
Somewhat dry to moist

Typical bloom time. A plant at the store may not be in flower.

Containers
Not listed by our container sources

Native to Florida (state-specific source)