{"product_id":"rudbeckia-sweet-black-eyed-susan","title":"Rudbeckia, Sweet Black Eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eRudbeckia, Sweet Black-Eyed Susan (\u003cem data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eRudbeckia subtomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eSweet Black-Eyed Susan is a tall, late-blooming native perennial that fills prairies and pollinator gardens with masses of golden-yellow flowers and a sweet, subtle vanilla scent. Native to the central and southeastern U.S., this species stands out for its long bloom season, large clumps, and wildlife value. It attracts pollinators from midsummer into fall and supports beneficial insects throughout the growing season. With its height, fragrance, and resilience, \u003cem data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eRudbeckia subtomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e is a star performer in native meadows, rain gardens, and layered prairie plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eLate-Season Blooms for Pollinators and Monarchs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eFlowering from July through October, this Rudbeckia provides vital nectar during the late-summer and fall migration of monarch butterflies, along with bumble bees, honey bees, and native wasps. Its open flower shape offers easy access to a wide range of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eFragrant Foliage and Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eUnlike many other coneflowers, \u003cem data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eRudbeckia subtomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e emits a light, sweet scent-sometimes compared to vanilla or anise-from both its foliage and flowers, making it a sensory addition to wildlife gardens and cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eTall and Upright With a Graceful Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eGrowing up to 5-6 feet tall, Sweet Black-Eyed Susan adds height and structure to planting designs. It combines beautifully with grasses and late-blooming prairie plants like asters, goldenrods, and ironweed for succession planting and vertical layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eSupports Beneficial Insects and Seed-Eating Birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eAfter flowering, the seedheads persist into winter, providing food for finches and other small songbirds. The dense clumps also offer overwintering shelter for beneficial insects, including solitary bees and predatory wasps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eAdaptable to Moist or Average Soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eSweet Black-Eyed Susan prefers medium to medium-wet soils but tolerates periodic drought once established. 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