Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan Size:12" POT New foliage is often late

New foliage is often late to appear

then acquires purplish tint before exploding into intense shades of pink-orange

Quercus nigra supports a wide variety of moths and butterflies

IMAGES: Dick Culbert from Gibsons

Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' ~ Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan Size:12" POT New foliage is often lateIndian Summer Black Eyed Susan is a long season native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and dark blue green narrow foliage. The large semi double daisy like flowers are bright golden yellow with a black brown center disk and bloom heavily throughout summer into fall. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Tolerates drought and road salt. Rudbeckia hirta is a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot,