the black-eyed susan, is a north american flowering plant.

flower plant yellow wildflower petal meadow nature field leaf daisy autumn black-eyed susan north american flowering state maryland rudbeckia hirta native annual biennial perennial growing tall leaves coarse hair stout branching stems daisy-like heads summer species flowers florets brown black dome-shaped cone disc oranges reds browns 1918 gardens ceremonies celebrate preakness stakes baltimore susans bloom showy seeds blossom bud floret posy floweret flowerette bouquet arrangement spray blooming florescence pinnacle blossoming floruit efflorescence glory splendor garden cross-pollination flowery pollinate summer color