Birds and Butterflies Love Black-Eyed Susan Flowers 

Black-eyed Susan flowers, also known as rudbeckia, have bright yellow blooms and a long flowering season.  

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These plants have beautiful, daisy-like flowers that turn the garden golden from midsummer to frost. Rudbeckia can grow to 1–8 feet tall, depending on species and cultivar.  

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Black-eyed Susans thrive in full light and wet, well-draining soil. They are forgiving and low-maintenance. Once established, water plants somewhat less than overwatering to avoid infections.   

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No fertiliser needed. These plants usually self-seed. To prevent them from destroying surrounding flower beds, gardeners may need to clear up.  

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Wild bees, butterflies, and even your favourite songbirds visit black-eyed Susan flowers. The nectar attracts butterflies and bees, and goldfinches eat the seeds in the flower's brown-black centre.  

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You can choose from many black-eyed Susan cultivars for your garden. For smaller gardens or pots, try Little Goldstar. The flowers are bright yellow with chocolate centres and bloom from midsummer to early autumn.   

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They can tolerate dry, damp, and heavy clay soils, but they prefer well-draining, moist soil. Little Goldstar looks excellent bordered or containerised. The best part is deer resistance.  

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