This large-flowered, cheerful plant is perfect for dry, difficult spots. It self-sows readily in variations of orange, yellow, and gold.
Latin Name
Rudbeckia hirta
Family
Asteraceae
Also Known As
Black-eyed Susan
Type of Plant
Annuals
Bloom Season
July - September
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Birds
Colors
Native Range
Central United States
History
In 1714, at the beginning of the naturalistic gardening craze, this American native was introduced to European gardens.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been working with Mount Vernon Estate since 2011 providing expert arboricultural care and GPS mapping for the estate’s historic trees, as well as support from their research facility. Mount Vernon is proud to partner with Bartlett Tree Experts and appreciates their sponsorship of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plant Finder App.
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