Rudbeckia hirta Black eyed Susan (Compositae)

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Rudbeckia hirta
Black eyed Susan
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The Rudbeckia hirta plant species is found in N. America. An occasional garden escape in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black eyed Susan.

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Latin Name:  Rudbeckia hirta
Common Name:  Black eyed Susan
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  This plant is reputed to be poisonous to cattle, sheep and pigs[155].

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in an ordinary medium soil in sun or shade[111]. Requires a moist soil[1]. Prefers a well-drained soil[188]. Dormant plants are hardy to about -25°c[187]. This species is a biennial or short-lived perennial[200]. Some named forms have been selected for their ornamental value[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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