Black Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Rudbeckia hirta
AKA: Brown-Eyed Susan and Brown Betty
Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide
Lighting requirements: Full sun
Seasonal interest: Blooms summer through fall
Winter: Dies back
Soil requirements: Not too picky, but does prefer well-draining soils
This short-lived perennial attracts butterflies and bees. It is widely considered deer-resistant, but I seem to remember deer bothering them. If you have any insight on this, please share.Â