RUDBECKIA triloba (Brown-Eyed Susan)

RUDBECKIA triloba (Brown-Eyed Susan) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It is a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae) and is known for its daisy-like flowers with prominent brown centers and bright yellow petals. Brown-Eyed Susan is valued for its vibrant blooms, long flowering period, and ability to attract pollinators. Brown-Eyed Susan is a clump-forming perennial that typically grows to a height of 2 to 5 feet (60 to 150 cm) and has a spread of about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm). It has hairy stems and deeply lobed, lance-shaped leaves. The leaves are typically green and add an attractive texture to the plant. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Brown-Eyed Susan is adaptable to a range of soil types and can tolerate dry conditions once established. The flowers of Rudbeckia triloba are daisy-like, with a prominent dark brown or black central cone surrounded by bright yellow petals. The petals are elongated and slightly droop