Brown Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba)
Brown Eyed Susan: A short glance at Rudbeckia triloba, or Brown Eyed Susan, will explain how the lovely perennial native wildflower earned its common name. Bright yellow rays of petals encircle a rich, chocolate-brown center or eye.
The North American species originated in the plains and the mid-west. However, Americans today enjoy this sunshine-loving flower in practically every growing zone--even as far south as Florida. You can find them growing unattended in some of the harshest conditions, like at the edges of woods, in storm ditches, or alongside highways.
This self-seeding flower is a prolific bloomer, so you will see the lovely flowers multiply from one season to the next. The plant is drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, and cold-hardy, coming back to life each spring, even in frigid climates.
Brown Eyed Susan Is a Biennial
Perennial refers to a longer-living plant that comes back every year. Technically, Brown Eyed Susan is a biennial. This term means it completes its life cycle in two years.
However, don't let that deter you. Because Brown Eyed Susan self-seeds generously, you will see multiplication, and the life cycle will continue via reseeding.
As with perennials, you will not need to replant Brown Eyed Susan--it takes care of that.
Brown Eyed Susan Brings a Touch of Sunshine to Your Garden
Brown-eyed Susan grows to between three and five feet--the mature height depends on local growing conditions. The wildflower is slender and seems to reach high to lift its sunny face to the sunshine.
Each burgundy stem supports one to two flowerheads. Blooms are generally just under three inches across, featuring warm tones of golden yellow and orange on disc-shaped rays of petals around the brown pom-pom center.
The leaves have three lobes, are slim, and ovate. They are a lovely dark green that is the perfect foil for their bright blooms.
Order Your Brown Eyed Susan From TN Nursery Today
Brown-eyed Susan is a beautiful flower. It's ideal in a cutting garden, rock garden, or near a water garden. It's unfussy about location and easy to care for. Order yours from TN Nursery today.
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Brown Eyed Susan
Perfect for creating meadows in wide areas of my garden. I was able to maintain this installation in my garden.
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Brown Eyed Susan
Great friendly service. Nicely packaged and quick shipping. and all my flowers where great
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Brown Eyed Susan
The blooms on this plant are very unique and beautiful. Looks great in my gardens! Very pleased with this plant.
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Brown Eyed Susan
these look great with the other wildflowers
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Brown Eyed Susan
The blooms on this plant are very unique and beautiful. Looks great in my gardens!
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Brown Eyed Susan
These look great planted with the other wild flowers.
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Black Eyed Susan
Very pleased with this plant. Looks wonderful with other wild flowers.
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Brown Eyed Susan
The blooms on this plant are very unique and beautiful. Looks great in my gardens!
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Brown eyed susan
I love them! they are growing and thriving in my garden
Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.
Shipping Dates
Ships November through April
