Rudbeckia fulgida speciosa
Common name: Showy Black-Eyed Susan
Showy Black-Eyed Susan is a common prairie plant. It has large, showy, yellow flowers, each 3 to 4 inches across, with several blooms branching out at the top of each plant. Bloom time is mid summer and lasts for up to 3 months. Longer bloom times can be achieved by deadheading. This plant gives its best flower displays if planted in full sun and in small groups. It attracts a wide range of pollinators.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Compacted/New Construction Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth form
Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellow
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 1 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 2 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot
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