Fauna
Plant · GBIF taxon 3114238

Brown-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba

Also known as Browneyed Susan, Thin-leaved Coneflower, Three-leaved Coneflower

Brown-eyed Susan produces hundreds of small, golden-yellow blooms with dark chocolate central cones from mid-summer until frost. True to its scientific name, the lower leaves are distinctly divided into three lobes, setting it apart from its close relatives. Though individual plants are short-lived biennials or perennials, they self-seed reliably to create persistent floral displays in meadows and gardens.

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Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Sunlight
  • Water
  • Soil Nutrients
Predators
  • White-tailed Deer
  • Eastern Cottontail
  • American Goldfinch
ThreatsHabitat conversion and competition from invasive weeds
HabitatsPrairies, open woodlands, meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas
Life spanShort-lived perennial or biennial (2–3 years)
Classification
  1. OrderAsterales
  2. FamilyAsteraceae
  3. GenusRudbeckia
  4. SpeciesRudbeckia triloba
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
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  2. Moderate
  3. High
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Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Gardening: Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained soil for maximum flower production.
  • Identification: Look for three-lobed lower leaves to easily distinguish it from black-eyed Susan.
  • Wildlife Support: Leave dried flower stalks standing in autumn to provide winter seeds for birds.
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