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Rudbeckia paniculata

Also Known As

  • Black-Eyed Susan

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Rudbeckia paniculata plant details

Rudbeckia paniculata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia paniculata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia paniculata

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Languid petals in lemon yellow shades lazily encircle prominent beehivelike, chartreuse cones during the idle days of summer. With rough surfaces and fuzzy undersides, the broad and deeply clefted green leaves attire sturdy clumping stems in an airy, opposite fashion. This Rudbeckia makes a sunny neighbor for Aster asperulus above our stone wall.

Gardening facts about Rudbeckia paniculata plant

How to Grow Rudbeckia paniculata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-40"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'

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  • even moisture - regular
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