The wildtype of the classic showy rudbeckia! A hardy, fast growing biennial or short lived perennial. Seeds support goldfinches and flowers are used by a variety of pollinators. Often used in young beds to provide flowers while slower growing plants establish.

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Adaptable

Height: 1’-3’

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Jun-Sep

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, flies, wasps, butterflies, and beetles. Hosts the silvery checkerspot butterfly. Foliage is unpalatable and rarely browsed. Seeds are occasionally eaten by goldfinches.