This rhizomatous perennial has upright growth with branched stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has mid-green lanced-shaped leaves and has daisy-like yellow flowers have a black centre and appear from late summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 3 to 10

Rudbeckia fulgida is naturally found in the north America growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Black-eyed Susan is a colourful perennial that is grown for its flowers. It is planted in small gardens along perennial borders or used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is also used as a cut flower and or planted in rockeries. It establishes from division in one season and is hardy tolerating a wide range of climate conditions. ID 1172

Rudbeckia(rub-BEK-ee-a) fulgida(FUL-de-ga)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family