species 6,487 observations
Sweet Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Field notes
Supports All
258
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dusky Leafroller Moth, Wavy-lined Emerald, Gray Archips Moth, Silvery Checkerspot
14
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Oblique Longhorn Bee, Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee
22
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Northern Plushback, American Goldfinch, Goldenrod Crab Spider, Bicyrtes capnopterus
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Transverse-banded Flower Fly, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Yellow-shouldered Drone Fly
217
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.