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Brown-Eyed Susan

Native wildflower

Rudbeckia triloba

Overview
Profuse blooms of adorable, 1 1/2- 2 1/2", bright yellow flowers with small, black/brown centers. Wiry, well-branched stems have few leaves, making this an excellent cut flower. Also serves as a filler or accent flower in bouquets. This native US wildflower tolerates most conditions, including drought, once established. Short-lived perennial in Zones 3-9; typically flowers in the first year but may not bloom until second year if heavily crowded. Stems are reddish in color and have fine hairs. Leaves at the base of the plant are three-lobed, as indicated by the plant's Latin name species: triloba. Also known as brown-eyed Susan and browneyed Susan.
Planting
Direct sow outdoors in spring after last frost, pressing seeds lightly onto soil surface (need light to germinate). Or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant after frost danger.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Tolerates most soils; prefers well-drained, poor to average soil. Avoid heavy clay or consistently wet soil.. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.