Sweet Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Big black-eyed susan with beautiful form and lots of flowers; great for rain gardens
$3.00 – $116.00
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Description
Rudbeckia subtomentosa, commonly called sweet Black-eyed Susan or sweet coneflower, is a native perennial forb (wildflower) which gorws on moist prairies, along streambanks and in low areas throughout the state.
Wildlife notes
Many kinds of insects visit the flowerheads for either nectar or pollen. The caterpillars of a butterfly, Chlosyne nycteis (Silvery Checkerspot), sometimes feed on Rudbeckia spp. as host plants.
Forage notes
Quite palatable to livestock during the growing season.
Landscaping notes
Best grown in medium moisture soils that are well-drained loams in full sun. Tolerates hot and humid summers and some drought. Appreciates good air circulation. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Borders, cottage gardens, prairies, meadows, native plant gardens or naturalized areas. Good cut flower.
Restoration notes
Habitats include black soil prairies, sand prairies, cemetery prairies, typical savannas and sandy savannas, thickets, openings in deciduous woodlands, woodland borders, gravelly seeps, banks of streams, and banks of ditches.
This species is commonly used in the following mixes: Wet Meadow Mix, Streambank Mix
Videos About This Plant
To learn more about this plant, check out our videos about it and its uses.
Save Your Stream! Introducing the Streambank Mix
Wet Meadow Mix | Native Wildflower Mix
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Units | Packet, Ounce, Pound |
| Light | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Seeding Rate | 5 bulk lbs/acre |
| Soils | Average, Moist |
| Height | 48"-60" |
| Bloom Month | Aug, Sep |
| Color | Yellow, Black |
| Specialty Uses | Landscaping, Cut Flower |
| Cattle Palatability | Good |
| # seeds/pkt | 200 |
| Packet coverage area | 5 sq. ft |
