Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Perennial Black-eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower
Perennial Black-eyed Susan, Orange ConeflowerRudbeckia fulgidaFull sun, medium to moderately dry moisture, best in rich soil but tolerant of a wide range of soils including clay, moderately to slightly acid pH. 2-3 feet height, blooms summer into fall, yellow/orange flowers, will naturalize by rhizomes to form colonies.Germination Code: C(90)Native Region: Middle and East Tennessee; lightly in West TennesseeEasy to grow. Tolerates hot and humid summers as well as a little light shade. The cultivar ‘Goldstrum’ is a widely available and superior garden plant. Attracts butterflies, bees and birds.flower;sun;medium;clay |
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A beautiful flower I plan on adding to my meadow in the back yard.
WHEN I HEAR THE NAME BLACK-EYED SUSAN I PICTURE A FIELD FULL OF THESE CHARMING GOLDEN FLOWERS.