Rudbeckia triloba

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Common Name: Three-lobed Coneflower, Brown-eyed Susan

Full to part sun, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, prefers rich loam but tolerates some gravel or clay, neutral to slightly alkaline pH.  2-5 feet height, blooms in summer, yellow flowers, re-seeds readily

Germination Code:  C(30)

Native Region:  Middle and East Tennessee, lightly in West Tennessee

This plant is a biennial or a short-lived perennial.  Can be a little weedy.  Easy to grow.  Drought-tolerant.  Attracts butterflies and birds.

Three-lobed Coneflower, Brown-eyed Susan - Rudbeckia triloba 2
Photo Courtesy of Prairie Moon Nursery http://www.prairiemoon.com/
Three-lobed Coneflower, Brown-eyed Susan - Rudbeckia triloba 3
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Three-lobed Coneflower, Brown-eyed Susan - Rudbeckia triloba 4
Photo Courtesy of Prairie Moon Nursery http://www.prairiemoon.com/
Three-lobed Coneflower, Brown-eyed Susan - Rudbeckia triloba 5
Photo Courtesy of John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/
Three-lobed Coneflower, Brown-eyed Susan - Rudbeckia triloba 6
Photo Courtesy of John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/