One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include azalea, redbud, Lenten rose, peony, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower and savory calamint. A common name ...

Planting rudbeckia, with petals aglow in honeyed yellow, fiery orange and velvety burgundy, is like sprinkling sunshine throughout the garden. Also known as black-eyed Susan, these beloved North ...

One of the greatest joys in gardening is growing plants from seeds. And one of the easiest plants to do so is the Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia). Simply by collecting some of the old flower heads in the ...

Rudbeckia, a member of the daisy family, has long been a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. With its bright yellow and orange blooms, rudbeckia adds a splash of color to any garden or ...

When LSU AgCenter horticulturists sit down to choose plants worthy of induction into the Louisiana Super Plant program, their goal is to identify contenders that are tough enough to handle our ...

It's been 20 years, 1997 to be exact since the Georgia Gold Medal program gave the award to one of the most persevering native perennials of all time, the Rudbeckia triloba. At the time, finding one ...

This native plant may catch our eye while traveling throughout Nebraska in mid- to late summer. Seen in many gardens and along roadsides, the Rudbeckia is a summer highlight. Commonly called a ...