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Brown-eyed Susan — Rudbeckia triloba
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Brown-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba

Biennial

Brown-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba

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Growing Conditions

Light Light Sun – Part Shade
Water Water Dry – Moist
Soil Soil Sandy, Loam
Size Size 2-5'
Bloom Bloom Yellow, Aug–Oct

Why Grow It

Deer Resistant Great for gardens without fencing
Pollinator Magnet Attracts many types of pollinators
Self-Seeding Returns each year from dropped seeds

Did You Know?

Unlike its cousin Black-Eyed Susan, this species has a dark brown-purple center cone.
One of the toughest native wildflowers — thrives in poor soils where others struggle.

Wildlife Value

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Bee & Butterfly Buffet Flat flower heads provide easy landing pads for all pollinators
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Winter Bird Food Seed heads feed goldfinches and sparrows through the cold months

Good Companions

🌾 Little Bluestem ☘️ New Jersey Tea 🌼 Wild Lupine

Planting Guide

  1. Plant in full sun with any well-drained soil — even poor, dry clay
  2. Direct sow seeds in fall for natural cold stratification
  3. Leave seed heads standing all winter for birds and self-seeding

Plant Details

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