Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba)

Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant has several common names including: brown-eyed Susan or three-leaved coneflower.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: brown-eyed Susan, three-leaved coneflower
Scientific name: Rudbeckia triloba
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) – Saharadesertfox, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons