black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta 'Cappuccino'

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta 'Cappuccino') is a hardy, distinctive-looking herbaceous perennial. It is an ideal choice for cottage gardens and wildflower meadows. The flowers feature a huge, domed, central "eye" in warm copper, surrounded by shorter petals in shades of pale-yellow and brown. The flowers are popular with pollinators, and the strong, upright stems make excellent cut flowers. 'Cappuccino' is heat and drought tolerant, and spreads quickly, covering whole swathes with its unique, summer blooms.