Rudbeckia hirta
Black-Eyed Susan is considered a biennial, but since it seeds so readily, Rudbeckia hirta does not disappear from the garden. This native wildflower has deep yellow petals surrounding a black cone, which are an important food source for pollinators and songbirds, such as the goldfinch. It is the larval host plant of the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and attracts a specialist Mining bee. Over the winter, their seeds provide food for songbirds, such as the goldfinch.
- Category:
Perennials
- Hardiness Zone: 3
- Height: 30 Inches
- Spread: 24 Inches
- Bloom Color:
Yellow
