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Deam’s Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii
Do you have problems with powdery mildew on some of your coneflowers? Well, we’ve got a great substitute – Deam’s Black-eyed Susan! This variety is more resistant to pests and disease than other Rudbeckia species, but still just as cheerful and easy-to-grow. Plus, wildlife can’t get enough of this plant. Butterflies and bees adore the flowers and songbirds like goldfinches relish the seeds.
Conditions: Full sun; dry to medium soil
Size: 2′ – 3′ tall
Zone: 4 – 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds eaten by birds
