Rudbeckia hirta

Black Eyed Susan

Green Headed Coneflower grows in moist soils in rich woodlands, thickets or along streams and next to ponds in full sun to part shade. Although it tolerates hot and humid summers quite well, it will not do well in severe drought conditions. This native perennial typically grows 3-4' tall with light green leaves and has daisy-like flowers with refluxed yellow rays attached to dome shaped green center disks throughout its long mid to late summer bloom period. Goldfince magnet.

Bloom Color

Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•

Sun

Mature Height

•

2' - 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Prolific Seeder

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland

Foliage Color

•

Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Bees/Pollinators
•	Butterflies
•	Cover
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•	FACU
•	FACW-

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial

Attributes

•	Container
•	Cut Flower
•	Dried Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Focal Point
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Ornamental Flower
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8