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Black-eyed susan

Rudbeckia oconensis

Asteraceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Rudbeckia oconensis is a perennial ornamental plant from the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Black-eyed Susan. It prefers full sun and medium watering, growing to a height of 0.6–1.2 meters. Suitable for USDA zones 4–9, it blooms from July to September with yellow and orange flowers. The plant thrives in loamy, sandy, or clay soils. It is not fragrant but attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay

Height

0.6–1.2 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

4–9

Flower colors

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