Black-Eyed Susan, Showy Black-Eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower, Newman's Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa is a clump-forming, erect perennial boasting masses of orange-yellow flowers, 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm), from mid-summer through early fall. Borne on sturdy stems, each charming flower counts up to 20 rays surrounding a prominent chocolate central cone. They are produced in such profusion that they cover the foliage of oval, dark green leaves. Strong, vigorous, and pest resistant, this beautiful Rudbeckia species is an excellent choice for the late summer border.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Rudbeckia |
| Common names | Black-eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Southeast, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Rudbeckia |
| Common names | Black-eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Southeast, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa (Showy Black-Eyed Susan) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa (Showy Black-Eyed Susan) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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