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Rudbeckia

Black-Eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower

Rudbeckia is a moderately-growing herb that grows preferrably in clay, loam or sandy soil with full sun to light shade environment. A good choice of mass planting because of its clump-forming habit showy , daisy-like yellow-orange flowers and a green leaves. It requires low maintenance and blooms during mid-summer to fall that measures 2-6 ft tall and 1-3 ft wide. This attractive to butterflies and birds because of its distinct characteristics to animals.

Height
2-6'
Width
1-3'
Hardiness zones
4–9
Growth rate
Moderate
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies
Soil
Clay
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No