Rudbeckia triloba’s many common names include Brown-Eyed Susan, Branched Coneflower, Thin-Leaved Coneflower and Three-Lobed Coneflower. Its native range extends from New York to Minnesota and south to Utah and Texas. The plant’s dark green basal leaves are slightly hairy and are divided into three oval parts, hence the species name. While it prefers moderate moisture, Brown-eyed Susan tolerates most conditions, including drought, once it is established. A short-lived perennial, it self-seeds readily, flowering in its second year. Its abundant bright yellow flowers are flat, one to two inches across, with jet black centers that fade to brown. Blooming from late summer until hard frost, Rudbeckia triloba reaches two to five feet tall and becomes bushy if not crowded by other plants. It makes an excellent cut flower and complements any of the tall native grasses and common prairie wildflowers (see suggested 'companion plants' above).

Seeds / Packet: 750
Seeds / Ounce: 34,000

Dormant bare root plants ship each year during optimal transplanting seasons: Spring (April - May) and Fall (October).

Potted plants come in a tray of 38 plants and ship late May through late July.  If you prefer to mix and match up to 4 species in a tray (at no additional charge), click here for the 'Mix and Match' tray option.