Black Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta)

Category: Perennial/biennial forb
Sun: Full to partial
Water use: Medium-wet to med-dry
Height: 3ft.
Bloom: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Color: Yellow/orange with maroon/black centers
Attracts: Birds, butterflies
Larval host: Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch butterfly
More Info: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=RUHI2

Notes: So cheerful! Quintessential summer flower. May bloom for more weeks if given afternoon shade and plenty of water. Birds love the ripe seeds. Can become aggressive if conditions are perfect and they don't have any competition. Control spreading by removing wilted flowers before seeds set or by removing seed heads.