Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Gloriosa daisy
Black eyed susan
Black-eyed susan
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Annual
Biennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Generally weedy, in fields, pastures, roadsides, and clearings. Common throughout.
Wildlife Value: Butterflies attracted to nectar at the flowers.This plant provides nectar for pollinators. It is a larval host plant to Wavy-lined Emerald and to Silvery Checkerspot. American goldfinches, eat the seeds in the fall.
Notes: This plant is included in the Homegrown National Park: Container Gardening with Keystones list. With deadheading blooming will continue into the middle of fall
Flower Color
Red/burgandy
Gold/Yellow
Orange
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
May
June
July
August
Fall Color
Brown/Copper
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Monarchs
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
17
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
29
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