Black-Eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan, a native wildflower, is a perennial plant that adds a touch of beauty to gardens and natural landscapes. With its distinctive golden-yellow petals and dark centers, Black-eyed Susan stands out among its counterparts. This vibrant flower attracts a diverse array of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it an important source of food for these beneficial insects.

Blooming from summer to early fall, Black-eyed Susan brings a cheerful splash of color to any outdoor space. It is an easy-to-grow plant, tolerant of various soil types and thriving in full sun. Its hardiness and self-seeding ability make it a practical choice for low-maintenance gardens.

By incorporating Black-eyed Susan into your landscape, you create an inviting habitat for pollinators, add visual appeal, and embrace the natural allure of native wildflowers.

Quick facts

• Technically a short-lived perennial or biennial, but it reseeds so freely you will always have it.
• The dark center is made of hundreds of tiny disk florets, each one a nectar source.
• Maryland's state flower.

How to grow it

• Full sun.
• Very forgiving of poor, dry soil.
• Thin seedlings in spring if it spreads too enthusiastically.