Common Name: Black-eyed Susan
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Central United States – A native North American
Zone: 3 to 7
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: June to September
Bloom Description: Yellow to orange-yellow rays and dark brown centers
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Attracts: Bumble Bees, Butterflies, Birds (mainly Finch), Humans
The nectar produced by Black-eyed Susan is found in the deep, tubular, disk florets that makeup what we know as the flower. Insect specialists with long tongues are able to reach it. The pollen grains, however, also provide protein to adult insects and their larvae and are accessible to all. Black-eyed Susan is often visited by honey bees, butterflies of many varieties including the monarch, beetles and flies.
Black-eyed Susan Biennial or short-lived perennial that blooms the first year from seeds planted in early spring, and it is often grown as an annual. It is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. It can tolerate heat, drought and a wide range of soils except poorly drained wet areas. For the best results it is recommended that seed is started indoors, but it can be directly sown. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional bloom and prevent any unwanted self-seeding. Black-eyed Susan is a familiar favorite and is a wonderful wildflower for naturalized areas, meadow areas, gardens, borders and native plantings.
Horticulture and Pollinator Information:
Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a109
New York Flora Association
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDQQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyflora.org%2Fdownload_file%2Fview%2F39%2F75%2F&ei=J_ZzU5z4E9elyAT1rYDIDw&usg=AFQjCNGo4YivXulmSHxzIGEOVXTNKwn9EQ&sig2=_pChMaKbrFOeYyaNjPbS-w&bvm=bv.66699033,d.aWw&cad=rja
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Central United States – A native North American
Zone: 3 to 7
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: June to September
Bloom Description: Yellow to orange-yellow rays and dark brown centers
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Attracts: Bumble Bees, Butterflies, Birds (mainly Finch), Humans
The nectar produced by Black-eyed Susan is found in the deep, tubular, disk florets that makeup what we know as the flower. Insect specialists with long tongues are able to reach it. The pollen grains, however, also provide protein to adult insects and their larvae and are accessible to all. Black-eyed Susan is often visited by honey bees, butterflies of many varieties including the monarch, beetles and flies.
Black-eyed Susan Biennial or short-lived perennial that blooms the first year from seeds planted in early spring, and it is often grown as an annual. It is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. It can tolerate heat, drought and a wide range of soils except poorly drained wet areas. For the best results it is recommended that seed is started indoors, but it can be directly sown. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional bloom and prevent any unwanted self-seeding. Black-eyed Susan is a familiar favorite and is a wonderful wildflower for naturalized areas, meadow areas, gardens, borders and native plantings.
Horticulture and Pollinator Information:
Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a109
New York Flora Association
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDQQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyflora.org%2Fdownload_file%2Fview%2F39%2F75%2F&ei=J_ZzU5z4E9elyAT1rYDIDw&usg=AFQjCNGo4YivXulmSHxzIGEOVXTNKwn9EQ&sig2=_pChMaKbrFOeYyaNjPbS-w&bvm=bv.66699033,d.aWw&cad=rja