Are Black-eyed Susans and daisies the same?

And while some species of Black-eyed Susans have additional names—such as daisies, sunflowers or coneflowers—they all belong to the Rudbeckia genus. This explains why we often collectively refer to all the members of the Black-eyed Susan family as ‘Rudbeckias’.

Do Black-eyed Susans and daisies grow well together?

Michaelmas Daisies are great flowers to pair with Black-eyed Susan’s because of their overlap of flowering seasons, where Michaelmas Daisies start to flower later in the summer and continue into the fall months way past Black-eyed Susans.

What is the difference between a daisy and a Shasta daisy?

A South African native, the blue marguerite daisy is known for its sky blue petals and bright yellow center and grows best in mild summer temperatures. The shasta daisy is a low-maintenance perennial plant that looks like the common daisy but grows in bushes that span about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.

Do Black-eyed Susans come back every year?

Blooming mainly in summer, black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) commonly grow 24 inches tall with signature yellow to orange petals and a dark center point. Although the blossoms appear fragile, these perennials have a strong root system that often allows the plant to rejuvenate itself every year.

Are black-eyed Susan a daisy?

Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy or Yellow Oxeye Daisy is a cheerful, widespread prairie plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is renowned for its showy golden, orange or bicolor flowers, adorned with up to 8-20 rays and dark chocolate, dome-shaped cones.

What should I plant next to black-eyed Susans?

Companion plants for this garden favorite are almost too many to list, but a few ready and reliable choices include zinnias, globe thistle, sedum, perennial hibiscus, echinacea, joe-pye weed, and ornamental grasses. The yellow and golden colors look nice near shrubs with darker foliage, like smokebush and elderberry.

What looks good with Shasta daisies?

Shasta daisy is a perennial plant that gets along well with a number of other flowers including Algerian iris, germander sage, rudbeckia, and coneflowers….Daylilies look great in a Flowerbed with:

  • Coneflower.
  • Yarrow.
  • Taro.
  • Black eyed Susan.
  • Lavender.

Are black-eyed Susans invasive?

Black-Eyed Susans: Plant Requirements They tolerate drought but need to be watered. While not considered invasive, black-eyed Susans self-seed, so they do spread if not kept in check. They are available as perennials, annuals or biennials. These plants are generally not attractive to deer.