Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia hirta / fulgida
Golden black-eyed Susan daisy blooms that own midsummer. Tough prairie color for full sun beds with modest water and big butterfly traffic.
Landscape use
Prairie borders, mass color, pollinator gardens, and cottage beds.
Care
Full sun. Low to moderate water. Deadhead for tidy look or leave seed for birds. Many hirta types are short-lived — allow reseeding.