Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

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Cherry Brandy Black-Eyed Susan

Burgundy flowers with a darker eye zone and dark brown disks are produced throughout the warm months on Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan, a cultivar derived from a wide-ranging native North American species. The species has fuzzy, narrow leaves mostly near the base. It is a short-lived perennial, usually cultivated as an annual. This cultivar grows to about two feet tall, with flowers 3-4 inches across. Butterflies love to visit the flowers for their nectar, while various seed-eating songbirds flock to the dried flower heads for ripe seeds in fall. Plant in full sun, and water only enough to establish the plant root system.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Red
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Native to Midwest
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9