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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24-36 inches
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Yellow and green
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Moths and Butterflies
Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Black-eyed Susan

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paleohunter On April 27, 2024 Transplanted
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