Brown-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia triloba)


    Brown-eyed Susan is a native, perennial wildflower in Wisconsin. It grows to a height of  two to five feet. It bears numerous 1-1/2 to two-inch yellow flowers with brown centers. It has alternate leaves that are four inches long and two inches across, growing on hairy stems. The primary stem has numerous branches, giving the plant an open, bushy appearance. It grows in full to partial sun in moist to mesic conditions in fertile, loamy soil. Soil with some gravel or clay is tolerated, and it is drought tolerant. It is often found in old fields and along roadsides. (SF)