Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as Black-eyed Susan, is a flowering plant native to North America. It features bright yellow or orange petals with a dark brown center. This hardy perennial blooms from summer to fall, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it popular in gardens and wildflower meadows. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it's often used in landscaping. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and spreads easily, sometimes considered a short-lived perennial or biennial. It's the state flower of Maryland.

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