Black Eyed Susan

A great flower for feeding birds, Black Eyed Susan is a prolific seed producer with blooms that offer 200+ days of bright yellow in the garden, from spring through fall. Start with a few, and allow it to self-seed for a thicker mass planting next year. Having a few of these in the garden will help bring butterflies like the Gorgone Checkerspot and Bordered Patch, who lay their eggs on this plant to feed their young. Learn more at Master Gardeners and Native Plant Society and Nativo Gardens.

Plant Size: 4" pot
Scientific Name: Rudbeckia hirta
Height: 2-3 feet
Spread: 1-2 feet
Light: Full Sun