Rudbeckia hirta (Brown-Eyed Susan)

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Brown-Eyed Susan is a cheerful biennial  or short-lived perennial that re-seeds easily. Birds enjoy the seeds and pollinators frequent the plants for nectar. It is also a host plant for Bordered Patch and Gorgone Checkerspot butterflies. The blooms last longer if protected from the hot afternoon sun. Brown-Eyed Susan prefers well-draining soil.

Brown-Eyed Susan fits in well in the meadow, wildflower and cottage gardens, perennial beds, micro-prairies, and naturalized areas.


AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Medium
Sun exposure Full to part sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Summer
Mature height 1-3 ft
Mature spread 1-2 ft
Attracts Butterflies, birds
Host plant Bordered Patch and Gorgone Checkerspot butterflies
Deer resistant Yes

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)