Black Eyed Susan
(Rudbeckia hirta)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Annual, Biennial, or Perennial
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 2 ft
Flower Color: Gold / Yellow / Orange
Flower Time: Late Summer (Jun - Oct)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Black
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Black Eyed Susan is a pollen and nectar source that attracts a wide variety of pollinators. It is a larval host to the Silvery Checkerspot and several moths. Birds, especially American goldfinches, eat the seeds.
