Rudbeckia
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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
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
26
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
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar, aids reproduction
eaten by
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Eats the nutritious seeds
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses the foliage
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
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 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
How is Rudbeckia pollinated?
Insect
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Recent Snaps
Where to spot
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New York, US
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Virginia, US
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Ohio, US
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Iowa, US
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