Black-Eyed Susan

This native flower has masses of golden orange blossoms with dark brown centres. It is at home in naturalized areas as well as in more formal garden settings. Great butterfly, moth and bee plant. Can behave as a self-seeding annual or a short-lived perennial. This is one of those childhood, playing in the meadow, memory plants.

Rudbeckia hirta

Hardiness zone: 3-7

Bloom type: perennial