Common Name: Black-eyed Susan; Orange Coneflower

Latin name: Rudbeckia fulgida var. Sullivantii ‘Goldstrum’ 

Bloom Time; Mid to late Summer (for 6 to 8 weeks)

Location; Wild Flower Garden; on side opposite from “Do Not Mow” sign, near the lower walkway

Attracts: Butterflies and other pollinators; Birds (especially Goldfinches) for the seeds

Special Notes: Larval plant host for Wavy-lined Emerald Moth and Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly.

Species name means that the flowers are shining and brightly colored.