Add a burst of golden color to your summer garden with brown-eyed Susan! From July through October, hundreds of small, deep gold flowers adorn this adaptable plant, creating a stunning display that attracts a flurry of activity in the garden. This prolific bloomer provides a valuable source of nectar and pollen for a wide range of beneficial insects, including bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and specialist pollinators like the Andrena rudbeckiae mining bee. A naturalizing self-seeder, brown-eyed Susan readily spreads, adding a touch of carefree charm to any sunny border—plant in masses to create a flourishing meadowscape that will keep pollinators returning for years to come.
Vital Details:
Plant size: 2-3’ tall x 12-18” wide
Light: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average water needs. Drought-tolerant once established.
Hardiness: 5-7 (Find your hardiness zone)
Season of interest: Late summer through fall.
Pollinator value: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects to the garden. Attracts songbirds to the garden.
Host plant to the following: Host plant to a variety of bees, butterflies, and moths, including the Wavy-lined Emerald moth, Silvery Checkerspot butterfly, and Andrena rudbeckiae mining bee.
Notable Features: Native, pollinator-friendly, spring-blooming, summer-blooming, fall-interest, cut-flower, drought-tolerant
Pot Size: One quart
Plant Name: Rudbeckia triloba