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Herbaceous Perennial

Rudbeckia triloba
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brown-eyed Susan

A short-lived perennial that bears small daisy flowerheads on wiry stems. With dark conical centres and broad reflexed yellow petals, the display is long-lasting from late summer

Other common names
three-leaved coneflower
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Gold Yellow Green
Autumn Gold Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Rudbeckia may be annuals, biennials or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads with yellow or orange rays surrounding a prominent conical disk

Name status

Correct

Plant range
C&E USA

How to grow

Cultivation

Best in an informal setting

Propagation

Propagate by seed. May self-seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

Cut back in late autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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