Rudbeckia hirta
Full to part sun
Medium wet to medium dry soil
2 feet tall
Bloom time summer to early fall
Bloom color yellow
Biennial
$5.00
Available May 1st
We have multiple species of Rudbeckia in our habitat. Though there are similarities across the genus, each species has its own unique characteristics. We like this species because of its height and thrives on benign neglect. It is also a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot.
The numbers provided indicate how many species of Lepidoptera caterpillars use the plant as a host, or how many pollen specialist bees rely on the plant. Information obtained from Garden for Wildlife published by the National Wildlife Federation. Scroll down the page to load more entries.
| Common Name | Genus | Lepidoptera Species | Specialist Bee Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster, Aromatic | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Calico | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, New England | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Short’s | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Sky Blue | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
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