Plant Overview
Found mostly in North America, this flowering plant belongs to the Asteraceae family. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) can be an annual or perennial plant. Their flowers have dark centers that attract pollinators and birds. It is a low-maintenance plant that is beneficial for the environment.
Plant Requirements
● Light Requirement: Direct and full sunlight.
● Maintenance Category: Easy maintenance
● Bloom Time: Early June to late August.
● Hardiness Zones (USDA Zones): 3-9 (-40 ℉ and 30 ℉)
● Water Category: Moderate Watering
● Soil Type: Sandy, Clay, and Loamy Soil
● Soil pH: 6.8-7.7
Plant Characteristics
● Mature Height: 3-4 Feet
● Mature Width: 2-3 Feet
● Spacing: Approximately 3 Feet
● Flower Colors: Bright Yellow with Bronze ends and Dark Brown centers.
● Foliage Colors: Dark Green
● Habit: Upright
Diseases & Problems
● Fungal Diseases
(Anthracnose, Botrytis rots, Downy mildews, Fusarium rots, Powdery mildews, Rusts, Rhizoctonia rots, Sclerotinia rots, Sclerotium rots, Verticillium wilt, and Septoria)
● Leaf Spots
● Stem rot
● Viruses
● Insects and Pests