Thinleaved ConeflowerRudbeckia triloba
Brown-eyed Susan is a short-lived perennial that blooms from late summer until frost. It does easily self-seed, and can potentially overwhelm smaller gardens.
USDA symbol: RUTR2
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 to 4 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | July to August |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Bees |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Numerous bee species |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Shoreline Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 3 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Fast |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |