Description
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.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Central US |
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Height: |
2′ – 3′ |
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Spread: |
1’ – 2′ |
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Spacing: |
1.5′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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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
