showy black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa
| Botanical Name | Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa |
| Common Name | showy black-eyed Susan |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 7 |
| Light Requirement | full sun |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread | 2-3ft x 2-3ft (60-90cm x 60-90cm) |
| Flower Color | yellow with black centers |
| Attracts Wildlife | Provides Food for Birds, Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Native to US Midwest |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Northwest Light Plate, Southwest Light Plate |
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