Bee-balm, Black-eyed Susan and Yellow Coneflower
(Monarda fistulosa / Rudbeckia hirta / Ratibida pinnata)
Bee-balm, Black-eyed Susan and Yellow Coneflower
- Full sun
- Easy Care
- Outdoor
Why we chose it for Ann Arbor
Black-eyed Susans also attract birds, butterflies and other pollinators and are a host plant for the small wavy-lined emerald moth.
Yellow Coneflower are easy to grow and are also attractive to pollinators, both birds and butterflies.
Quick Facts:
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial
Plant height:
30-90cm
Growing conditions
Clay, loam or sand
Location
Outdoor
Season to flower
Summer
Additional information
Bee-balm
Dense flower clusters of pink/lavender in July & August, gray-green foliage. All plant parts aromatic when crushed.
Black-eyed Susan
Bright gold petals and a dark center, Black-eyed Susan is a recognizable wildflower. This biennial (blooms second year) will self-sow onto open soil. Blooms for a long time.
Yellow Coneflower
Tall and airy, bright yellow petals droop from the narrow cone-like light brown center. Long summer bloom time. May need staking.
How to plant
Plant seeds in soil after last spring frost.
Cover seed with soil.
Will thrive in full sun.
We invite you to join us in planting the seed of hope: deepen your relationship with nature, protect and wonder at our vast Earth.
