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Rudbeckia grandiflora '' Common Names: Black-Eyed Susan

Description:

This Black-Eyed Susan like many of its species is of the dry prairie is truly a giant. Long-stalked leaves, hairy stems, robust form and gold daisies with dark eyes are characteristics of this drought-tolerant species. Each stem yields a single bloom, but with many, many flowering stems, you still get a good show of blooms. Flowers mature to showy tall cones on 3-4' plants. For those of you who want Rudbeckias blooming all summer.

Recommendations:

This is one of the few tall Black-Eyed Susans that we have not had to stake.

Attributes   Plant Group: Hardiness: Zones 4 - 9 Type: Perennial Mature Size: Height 36-48 inches x Width 24-36 inches Flowering Period: Summer Flowering Attributes: Bright Yellow Round (2-3 inches) Foliage Attributes: Green Deciduous foliage. Culture   Light: Full Sun Only Soil: Sandy or Dry Miscellaneous   Propagation Methods: Division Michigan Native Fast-growing Provides Cut Flowers Provides Food, Shelter, or Nesting For Birds Attracts Butterflies

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