Black Eyed Susan
Other Names: Brown-eyed Susan, Brown Betty,
Brown Daisy, Gloriosa Daisy, Golden Jerusalem,
Poorland Daisy, Yellow Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy,
Black-eyed Susan, Common Black-eyed Susan,
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Rudbeckia
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Black Eyed Susan |
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Descriptions: Black Eyed Susans have long
stalks with vibrant 2 to 3 inch yellow petalled
flowers with a dark brown center.
Size: Black Eyed Susans grow up to 3 feet
tall, and have leaves that measure up to 6 inches
in length.
Symbolism: Black Eyed Susans symbolize
encouragement and motivation.
Grow Details: Black Eyed Susans are extremely
hardy plants, and very tolerant of different conditions.
Grow Details
Soil Type: Moist
to dry, well-drained soils
Soil PH: Acidic PH <6.8
Water: Dry , Moist - Drought Tolerant
Light: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Grow Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
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Characteristics
Height: Stalks on Black Eyed Susans
grow to 3 feet tall.
Flower Colors: Yellow with Dark Brown
Centers, Orange with Dark Brown Centers
Propagation: Propagate from seeds.
Division/Transplants: n/a
Blooming Period: June to September
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Type: Biennial (self seeding)
Herbal Remedy Properties: Black Eyed Susans
have been used by Native Americans and others
as a poultice for snake bites, as an infusion
for treating colds and worms in children. Black
Eyed Susans were also used as a diuretic, and
as an astringent wash for sores. Additionally
drops from the Black Eyed Susans roots were used
to make drops for earaches.
Native Area: Black Eyed Susans are native
to most of North America.
Other: In 1918, The Black Eyed Susan was
designated the state flower of Maryland.
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