Sweet Black Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Phonetic: rud-BEK-ee-a sub-toh-men-TOH-suh

Sweet Black-Eyed Susan is a long-lived perennial. This deep-rooted Rudbeckia grows at the base to form large clumps with strong multiple stems that may also branch at the top, resulting in an impressive floral display. The plant has a pleasant, sweet smell when blooming and many pollinators frequent the flowers. Rudbeckia subtomentosa prefers a medium clay soil, in full sun and will also bloom in partial shade. Plants can be divided and moved in early spring.

• Hardiness Zone:  3-8
• Native Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure:  Full To Partial Sun
• Flower Color:  Yellow
• Bloom Time:  August, September, October
• Soil Type:  Medium
• Mature Plant Size:  4-5'H, 2'W
• Plant Spacing:  2'
• Host Plant:  Silvery Checkerspot, Skippers, Various Moths
• Attracts:  Bees, Birds, Butterflies
• Advantages:  Cut flower, deer resistant, long blooming, sweet scent, tolerates poor soil
• Landscape Uses:  Butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, mass plantings, meadows, perennial borders, rain gardens
• Companion Plants:  Culver's Root, Ironweed, Marsh Blazing Star, New England Aster, Purple Coneflower, Rose Milkweed, Wild Bergamot, Yellow Coneflower
• Deer Resistant