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Mountain Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia montana, Asteraceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Canada GermanderTeucrium canadense
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Thinleaf SunflowerHelianthus decapetalus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Tall CoreopsisCoreopsis tripteris

Tall Asteraceae species compete for similar light conditions and soil nutrients in prairie environments

Uses

Functions

Attracts Native Sweat BeesSupports Beneficial Syrphid FliesMid To Late Summer BloomsHabitat For Minute Pirate BugsSeed Source For Goldfinches

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Immune Support

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain Black-eyed Susan grow in?

Mountain Black-eyed Susan grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Mountain Black-eyed Susan?

Good companions for Mountain Black-eyed Susan include Canada Germander, Thinleaf Sunflower.

Design guilds with Mountain Black-eyed Susan and see companion relationships visually.

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