Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan

Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'

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Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan is a long-season  native herbaceous  perennial with an upright clumping habit and dark blue green narrow foliage.  The large semi-double daisy-like flowers are bright golden yellow with a black-brown center disk and bloom heavily throughout summer into fall.  Flowers best in  full sun and consistent moisture.  Tolerates drought and road salt.

Rudbeckia hirta is a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch butterfly.  The nectar attracts various bees and butterflies.

Type: 

Perennial

Origins:

North America, GA Native

Height: 

3' - 4'

Spread: 

1’ - 2'

Spacing: 

1.5'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

5 - 9

Culture: 

Full Sun,  Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

Yellow

Season of Interest: 

Summer,  Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Water regularly.  Deadheading prolongs the blooming season.  Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings,  Naturalized Areas,  Wildlife Garden,  Native Gardens,  Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Russian Sage,  Hibiscus,  Daylily

IMAGES:  Photos by Ball Seed,  Indian Summer Rudbeckia, (2) Photo by David J. Stang,  Rudbeckia hirta Indian Summer 3zz,  CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) ,  June 19, 2009

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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