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rudbeckia

Rudbeckia hirta
In the United States: Native · also called black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan provides nectar and pollen to bees and other pollinators from early summer through fall. It blooms reliably in full sun and is deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance addition to pollinator gardens.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) June–October
Duration~4 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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