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Rudbeckia triloba

brown eyed susan

Though individuals of this species live no more than a few years, long-term populations are easy to establish if the plants are allowed to drop seed after flowering. Small, golden-yellow flowers come in profusion in late summer.

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Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 12-16 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Massing
Naturalize
Specimen
Meadow garden
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


brown eyed susan - Rudbeckia triloba from Native Plant Trust
brown eyed susan - Rudbeckia triloba from Native Plant Trust