Black Eyed Susan

Black-Eyed Susan is a well known wildflower that is common throughout the eastern half of the United States. It inhabits open woods, prairies, roadsides and disturbed areas. It can also occasionally be found in mountain meadows of the western U.S. It grows as an annual, biennial or short-lived perennial. Flowers are bright yellow with a distinctive dark center. Recommended for home gardens and for cut flowers. Attracts honey bees and wild bees and is the larval host for the Gorgone Checkerspot and Bordered Patch butterflies.