Black Eyed Susan, Deam's Black-Eyed Susan

Deam's Black-Eyed Susan is a native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and hairy dark green foliage.  The large daisy-like gold flowers have a black-brown center disk and bloom from late summer until frost.  Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture.  Drought tolerant once established.  Deam's Black-Eyed Susan is both disease and pest resistant.

Type:	Perennial
Origins:	Central US
Height:	2' - 3'
Spread:	1’ - 2'
Spacing:	1.5'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Yellow
Season of Interest:	Summer, Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Water regularly.  Deadheading prolongs the blooming season.  Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily

IMAGE: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0