Yes, these are all Black-Eyed Susan (
Rudbeckia hirta) growing in our Wildflower Garden. You may think of them as only being yellow with a dark center like the ones shown to the left. However, over the years with cross-pollination and leaving some to reseed themselves, we now have a very diverse crop. Petal color, size, and shape are all different. Only the basal leaves are the same. It is a wonderful display of nature at work.
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Who was Susan anyhow?
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Collecting Seeds
By the way, the Arboretum Gardens are gorgeous this time of year with the early fall colors. Come out and see them!
