Rudbeckia hirta ~ Black-Eyed Susan summer-flower The American Snowdrop Tree

The American Snowdrop Tree

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The aromatic blue green foliage emerges needle-like and matures to scales

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and bark have an unpleasant odor when crushed

Rudbeckia hirta ~ Black-Eyed Susan summer-flower The American Snowdrop TreeBlack Eyed Susan is a native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and gray green narrow foliage. The large yellow daisy like flowers with have a black brown center disk and bloom for a month in early to mid summer. The bloom time can be extended up to five months with deadheading and good weather. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Fairly disease resistant and drought tolerant once established. Rudbeckia hirta is a host