Brown Eyed Susan

by Kay Novy

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Brown Eyed Susan

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Kay Novy

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A lovely brown eyed Susan growing in my garden. Brown-eyed Susans are bright brown and yellow flowers that grow in excess of 36 inches tall. Also known as Black-eyed Susans or Common black-eyed Susan, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the Rudbeckia hirta -- the plant's scientific name -- contains narrow yellow petals with a dark colored, round center. Knowing when to cut back the flower is essential for the health of the planet and maintaining a scenic garden.
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Brown-eyed Susans are a very adaptable flower. The soil nutrients for the plant are very basic, enabling them to sprout in all regions of the U.S. You can often spot brown-eyed Susans in neighborhood gardens, along median strips on the highway, in open fields and in forests.
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Pruning back brown-eyed Susans is not always necessary. Healthy plants can grow and wilt on their own without worry of damage to subsequent growth. Aged brown-eyed Susans, with their wide flowers and long, dry petals, provide soil protection against the ice and snow. Birds and other wild animals can also feed off of aged brown-eyed Susans during cold months.

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September 10th, 2013

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