Rudbeckia speciosa, commonly known as Showy Black-eyed Susan or Showy Coneflower, is a native North American perennial cherished for its large, daisy-like flowers that feature striking golden-yellow petals surrounding dark brown to black central cones. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, these vibrant flowers attract butterflies and pollinators to the garden. Rudbeckia speciosa thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating dry conditions once established. Its sturdy stems can reach heights of 2 to 3 feet, making it suitable for borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings. Low maintenance and deer-resistant, Showy Black-eyed Susan adds cheerful color and wildlife interest to gardens throughout the growing season.
Ships as a Landscape-Ready Plug 6 Plant Minimum
Showy Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia speciosa) info from Missouri Botanical Garden
Common Name: Showy Black-eyed Susan, Showy Coneflower
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
Bloom Description: Golden-yellow petals with dark brown to black central cones
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil
Showy Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia speciosa)
Ornamental Features
Rudbeckia speciosa, commonly known as Showy Coneflower or Showy Black-eyed Susan, is a robust North American native perennial prized for its vibrant and showy blooms. From midsummer to early fall, it produces large, daisy-like flowers with golden-yellow petals and prominent dark brown to black centers. These flowers, atop sturdy stems that can reach heights of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm), attract butterflies and pollinators to the garden. Rudbeckia speciosa thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating drought once established. Its upright growth habit makes it suitable for borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings. With its striking appearance and wildlife-friendly attributes, Showy Coneflower is a popular choice among gardeners seeking a splash of late-season color and ecological benefits.
Planting and Growing
Rudbeckia speciosa, commonly known as Showy Coneflower or Showy Black-eyed Susan, is a striking North American native perennial celebrated for its vibrant and showy blooms. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) with a spread of about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm). The plant produces large, daisy-like flowers characterized by golden-yellow petals surrounding prominent dark brown to black centers. These blooms appear from midsummer to early fall, attracting butterflies and pollinators to the garden. Rudbeckia speciosa thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating drought once established. Its upright growth habit makes it suitable for borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings. With its striking appearance and wildlife-friendly attributes, Showy Coneflower is a popular choice among gardeners seeking a splash of late-season color and ecological benefits.