The Symbolism and Folklore of Brown-Eyed Susan

Brown-Eyed Susan is a delightful, colorful addition to any garden, border, flowerbed, or walkway. They are handy for adding yellow to other colored blooms in any setting. They are part of the Asteraceae family, and their scientific name is Rudbeckia (genus) triloba (epithet). They also make excellent cut flowers for arrangements. They grow in late Summer and fall, making them helpful in extending your landscaping season. They will last until the first hard frost.

They are excellent quality and self-seeding, so the flower bed does not thin out as they die. In addition, they usually pop up for a second season. Of course, if you do not wish for them to reseed, you can pinch off the blossom as it begins to fade, and you will have more flowers. Their spread is 1 – 1.5 feet.

The Brown-Eyed Susan has large flower heads with several short yellow petals (about 2 -3 inches) that resemble a Daisy. The vibrant petals surround a button-shaped, raised brown disc. The leaves on the bottom of the plant grow in threes. The plants are quite tall, usually 2-3 feet, and can grow up to 5 feet. They can be planted in several regions, including New England west to Minnesota and Southern areas such as Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma. You must know that some animals eat these flowers, including deer, groundhogs, and other rodents.

These hearty plants are easy to grow and thrive in almost any type of soil and don’t need constant watering, though they grow best in well-drained, acidic soil. Once they are well begun, they are considered drought tolerant. They prefer full sun yet can grow in partial shade. Your Brown-Eyed Susan plants will be shipped quickly from TN Nursery as bare-root plants.