Monrovia® Sunny Black-Eyed Susan is a compact native herbaceous perennial with a dense upright mounding habit and dark green narrow foliage. Heavy blooms of large semi-double golden yellow daisy-like flowers with a prominent black-brown center disk last all summer until frost. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading will prolong the bloom time.
Rudbeckia hirta is a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch butterfly. The nectar attracts various bees and butterflies.
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 Type:  | 
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 Origins:  | 
 North America, GA Native  | 
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 Height:  | 
 2' - 2.5'  | 
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 Spread:  | 
 1’ - 1.5'  | 
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 Spacing:  | 
 1.5'  | 
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 USDA Hardiness Zone:  | 
 7 - 9  | 
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 Bloom Color:  | 
 Yellow  | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadheading prolongs the blooming season. Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily
IMAGE: Photo courtesy of Plants Nouveau
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.