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Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia hirta

Rudbeckia, also known as Black-eyed Susans, have sunny yellow petals and dark centers. They are perfect for brightening up any garden!

Habitat: Fields and gardens

Appearance

The Rudbeckia has cheerful daisy-like flowers with bright yellow or orange petals circling a prominent, dark brown or black domed center, resembling an eye. Its stems and leaves are often covered in fine hairs, giving it a somewhat coarse texture.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusRudbeckia
Rudbeckia
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Rudbeckia

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

56

Interesting facts

Its tough roots can help prevent soil erosion in gardens and fields.

It’s also known as the Black-Eyed Susan, named for its dark central cone!

Native Americans used parts of this plant for many traditional medicines.

The dark center of the flower is actually hundreds of tiny individual flowers!

Special abilities

Ability

Pollinator Pylon

Rudbeckia has bright yellow petals and a dark central cone that acts like a landing pad, guiding insects to its nectar.

Ability

Hairy Shield

Rudbeckia has fuzzy stems and leaves that help it deter hungry herbivores from munching on its tasty parts.

Ability

Super Seeder

Rudbeckia produces hundreds of tiny seeds from its central cone, allowing it to easily spread and grow in new places.

Measurements & details

Height
30-100 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to Fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Biennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Black-eyed SusanGloriosa DaisyYellow Daisy

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Rudbeckia?

Count the petals where you can, then compare the flower's center, its symmetry, how the blooms are grouped and the leaves below. Color varies between garden varieties and shifts with the light. Flower Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

How tall is Rudbeckia?

30-100 cm

How wide does Rudbeckia spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Rudbeckia?

5-10 cm

When does Rudbeckia bloom?

Summer to Fall

Is Rudbeckia edible?

No

Is Rudbeckia toxic?

Mild

What is Rudbeckia's lifecycle?

Biennial

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