Hundreds of small deep gold flowers bloom atop several upright, branching stems for almost three months in late summer through fall. Brown-Eyed Susan is a short-lived perennial or biennial which spreads well from seed.
Prefers sandy or loamy, moist soils, but is drought resistant. Spreads slowly by rhizomes.
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Prolific blossoms summer through fall |
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Naturalizes well |
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Food and cover for wildlife |
Gardening Suggestions for Brown-Eyed Susan:
Deadhead to prolong blooming season. Propagate by seed, cuttings and division. Cut back to the ground after first frost and mulch to protect roots for the winter. Outstanding in mass plantings as a border perennial, rock or low maintenance garden