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Brown Eyed Susan Plants - A Later Season Garden Blooming Perennial - TN Nursery

3 Sept 2022 · 2 min

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In this TN Nursery YouTube video, the host introduces Brown‑Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba), describing its appearance (masses of yellow flowers with brown centers, thin‑lobed coneflower), taxonomy (herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family, native to east‑central North America), and typical habitats (old fields, roadsides). The plant’s growth dimensions are detailed (spreads 1‑1.5 ft, height 2‑3 ft, occasionally up to 5 ft). Cultivation requirements are highlighted: full sun, moist or loamy soil, tolerance of poor, clay, or gravelly soils. Bloom period runs from late summer through early fall until frost. Landscape uses include pairing with ornamental grasses like miscanthus and informal garden settings. Propagation notes explain that the species self‑sows, often blooming in its second year, and can replenish plants that fail. The video concludes with a brief promotion that the plants are available for purchase at TN Nursery with low prices and fast shipping.

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Welcome to TN Nursery YouTube channel. Today, let's talk about Brown-Eyed Susan. Brown-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia triloba, a late-season garden showpiece, features masses of yellow flowers with brown centers. It is an herbaceous perennial plant in the Asteraceae family native to America. It is present in old fields or by the side of the road. It's also grown as a decorative plant. The plant has thin lobed coneflower. It's a short-lived annual herb. These plants are native plants that grow in the east-central regions of America. With spreading of 1.0 to 1.5 feet, their height is 2 to 3 feet. Their height may go up to 5 feet. The plant species needs fully sunny conditions and moist soil to thrive. It's simple to grow. Brown-eyed Susan plants bloom from late summer through early fall or until the first harsh frost. It looks great with ornamental grasses, particularly miscanthus, but works well in a more informal setting. It multiplies from seed and blooms in its second year. On the other hand, these plants rapidly self-sow, replenishing any that do not thrive. In native settings, they are ideal. These flowers enjoy loamy soil. They're not picky and will grow in various conditions, even in poor soil. It makes them an excellent choice for garden areas with clay or gravelly soil. Brown-eyed Susan is for sale at TN Nursery, with low prices and fast shipping. Visit our website today. Thanks for watching.