As the Garden Grows

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? Related Reading: 90 Seeds, Rudbeckia “Cherry Brandy” (Rudbeckia hirta) Seeds By Seed Needs Touch the Face of God: A WW II [...]

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 [...]