Brown-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia triloba
You just can’t go wrong with Brown-eyed Susan – it has it all. Profuse, adorable, cheery yellow flowers that bloom for months. Beloved by bees, butterflies, hover flies, skippers, and pollinators galore. Seeds readily so you can spread the love. Makes for a lovely cut flower. What more could you want?
Conditions: Full sun; moist soil
Size: 2′ – 3′ tall
Zone: 4 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators; birds eat seeds in fall and winter