Photo of Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan gloriosa daisy)

Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan gloriosa daisy - Commonly called black-eyed Susan, is a common native wildflower which typically occurs in open woods, prairies, fields, roadsides and waste areas. It is a coarse, hairy, somewhat weedy plant that features daisy-like flowers (to 3” across) with bright yellow to orange-yellow rays and domed, dark chocolate-brown center disks. Blooms throughout the summer atop stiff, leafy, upright stems growing 1-3’ tall. Rough, hairy, lance-shaped leaves (3-7” long). Plants of this species are sometimes commonly called gloriosa daisy, particularly the larger-flowered cultivars that come in shades of red, yellow, bronze, orange and bicolors.  Family : Asteraceae

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Author : Paul S Drobot
Photo # : 34982
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