Although we all know the chrysanthemum as one of the outstanding beauties of the autumn garden there are other glorious plants that should also have top billing especially Rudbeckia or Black-Eyed Susan. These will fire up your late summer garden with a burst of sunshine and perform well through fall.

Black-Eyed Susan has an upright growth pattern to three feet. The plants bloom from mid-summer through fall with a color range from warm yellows to browns and coppery tones capped with dark brown or black centers (hence the name Black-Eyed Susan).

Prepare the soil with Master Nursery Planting Mix as Rudbeckia like well-draining soil. Remove faded blooms to extend the flowering season. Use Sluggo snail bait on a weekly basis to keep slugs away from the foliage. Avoid overhead watering to prevent powdery mildew.

Rudbeckia make an excellent cut flower just immerse the stems in boiling water for 30 seconds before adding them to your floral arrangements.

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