Brown Eyed Susan
by Kay Novy
Title
Brown Eyed Susan
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
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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Comments (128)
Maria Hunt
This simple Brown Eyed Susan seems so brave in the wind and alone in her stand. Nominating this for a special Feature... As it needs applause and her moment in the Spotlight. : ))f/l
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #6 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Kay Novy
Geraldine Scull, thanks so very much for the SPECIAL FEATURE nomination in "1000 Views" group promo.! Much appreciated! Kay
Mariola Bitner
Congratulations on your outstanding artwork! It has been chosen to be FEATURED in the group “500 VIEWS.”
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks so much, Mariola, "500 Views", group, for the homepage feature! Appreciated! Kay