Brown Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia triloba
Brown Eyed Susan
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Rudbeckia triloba, commonly known as brown-eyed Susan, is a short-lived perennial or biennial native wildflower known for its profusion of small, daisy-like flowers. A bushy, multi-branched plant, it creates a cloud of bright yellow and dark-centered flowers from mid-summer until the first hard frost. This variety self seeds.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Tolerates shade.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts birds.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Brown Eyed Susan get?
About 4' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Brown Eyed Susan need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Brown Eyed Susan need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Brown Eyed Susan grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Brown Eyed Susan in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Brown Eyed Susan wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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