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? Related Reading: Bud, Blossom & Leaf: The Magical Herb Gardener’s Handbook Valeo WW2 2-Pound Wrist Weights Bud, Sweat, & Tees: Rich [...]

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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 [...]

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