Zones 3-9; Sun; Moist to Dry Soil (prefer ferile well drained); Ht. 1-3 ft.

This plant blooms in mid-to late summer with yellow flowers with black to brown centers. They are true meadow plants that fit in nicely with ornamental grasses and cone flowers. They are also good nectar plants visited by a host of butterflies and other insect. This Rudbeckia is easily transplanted when not in bloom. Will grow well in a range of soils but like fertile, well drained and sunny spots in the garden. They are best used in borders, meadows and massings. Much longer flowering than Black-eyed Susan, mid-July to October. Six weeks after Black Eyed Susan is brown, this plant is still going strong.