Rudbeckia bud about to bloom • 07.23.08

Wordless Wednesday

I love the way Rudbeckia (also known as Black eyed Susan) buds unfurl as they prepare to bloom. They look like some kind of alien creature about to be born don’t they?


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Black Eyed Susan • 09.11.06

Growing Black-eyed Susans
A popular native plant

Name: Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Height: 1-3 feet (30 - 90 cm)
Blooming period: Summer to fall
Exposure: Full sun to partial sun
Moisture: average to dry; drought tolerant
Habitat: dry meadows, prairies, open woods
Range: Northeastern, and prairie areas of North America
The Rudbeckia is one of the most popular of [...]


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