Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan is a long-season native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and dark blue green narrow foliage. The large semi-double daisy-like flowers are bright golden yellow with a black-brown center disk and bloom heavily throughout summer into fall. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Tolerates drought and road salt.
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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Origins: |
North America, GA Native |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 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, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily
IMAGES: Photos by Ball Seed, Indian Summer Rudbeckia, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Rudbeckia hirta Indian Summer 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Maya's Garden Journal, June 19, 2009
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
