Dependable, long blooming perennial providing daisy-like black-eyed Susan blooms on plants that tolerant the toughest conditions.
'Goldsturm' 2-3 feet tall, yellow flowers
'Viette's Little Suzy' 10-14 inches tall, yellow flowers
3 - 9
July - October
Bacterial Disease
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Insect Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Pseudomona leaf spot, powdery mildew, xanthomonas, cercospora leaf spot, botyris, aphids
Dependable perennial that will reseed. Needs division every 3-4 years in order to keep vigorous and keep from spreading. Attracts birds, and butterflies. Reportedly deer resistant. Other species to also consider include
R. nitida 'Herbstsonne' very tall (6'-8') and dramatic with yellow flowers.
R. maxima very tall (6'-8') striking blue foliage and large yellow flowers.
Rudbekia hirta is the annual species of black eyed susan sold under a variety of cultivar names.
