Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Family- Aster

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, Cross Timbers, East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Birds, Butterflies 

Larval Host Plant- Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch butterfly, Wavy-lined Emerald Moth (camouflage looper caterpillar)

Bloom Time- June-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Short lived perennial, often behaves like an annual, reliably self seeds

Height- Up to 3’

Width- .5’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Woodland’s Edge

Additional Information- This can be a short lived perennial or annual, but in Central Texas is typically behaves more like an annual. It often reseeds to come back year after year. The leaves are covered with bristly hairs. Makes a great cut flower. Makes a great bird feeder if you leave the seed heads for winter bird food.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)