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brown-eyed susan
Botanical Name: Rudbeckia triloba
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Description: A 3-5 ft. short-lived perennial with daisy-like bright yellow cone flowers with dark centers. The leaves and stems have rough hairs giving it a rough texture. More numerous flowers and shorter/fewer petals than R. hirta. Growing Conditions: From full sun to part shade. Highly drought tolerance, can tolerate moist to dry soils. Bloom Time: June through October Bloom Color: Yellow with dark centers Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Birds eat the seeds. Native Status: Native to PA Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden |