Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

A golden icon of open meadows, Black-eyed Susan brings bold color and life to prairies, fields, and sunny roadsides. Its bright yellow petals and dark center make it a pollinator favorite, drawing in bees, butterflies, and seed-loving birds. This tough, adaptable wildflower thrives in full sun and lean soil, playing a key role in supporting pollinator corridors and meadow ecosystems.