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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| Origins: | North America, GA Native | 
| Height: | 2' - 2.5' | 
| Spread: | 1’ - 1.5' | 
| Spacing: | 1.5' | 
| 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.
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
