Black-eyed Susan

Species page

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Asteraceae Brown Orange Purple Red White Yellow

This familiar plant grows in open areas of all types all over the eastern half of Texas, although it is seldom abundant in any one area. In addition to being a valued garden plant, brown-eyed Susan is also a source of natural dyes.

Seasonality

Flowering months

May June July August September

Texas distribution

Region map

The highlighted regions reflect the historical distribution data preserved in the original collection.

Coastal Prairie East Texas Edwards Plateau North-Central Texas South Texas

Herbarium sheets

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