• Other species
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • Near-black
  • Single

Black Beauty

Perennial other species black-eyed Susan in near-black and green, blooming in early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Rayless flowers with a black central cone ringed with yellow pollen above narrow bright green sepals. USDA zones 3–9.

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A Black Beauty black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Black Beauty black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Black Beauty black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Black Beauty black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Other species Single
Colors
  • Near-black
  • Green
Bicolor
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2–3 ft (61–91 cm) Spread: 1–2 ft (30–61 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Rudbeckia occidentalis

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Western coneflower cultivar without ray florets; U.S. Plant Patent PP12,648 was issued in 2002.

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  • A Black Beauty black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
    A Black Beauty black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
  • Black Beauty black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
    Black Beauty black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Black Beauty hardy in my zone?

Black Beauty survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Black Beauty need full sun?

Black Beauty grows in full sun.

When does Black Beauty bloom?

Black Beauty blooms in early summer, midsummer, and late summer.

Is Black Beauty good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Black Beauty as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant American Gold Rush Leaf spot resistant hybrid rudbeckia with golden yellow flowers, 22 to 24 inches, July until frost. Other speciesMidsummerMedium height
A Glitters Like Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Glitters Like Gold Hybrid black-eyed Susan with 3 inch golden flowers, 2 to 3 feet, July to September. Other speciesMidsummerMedium height
A Green Wizard black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Green Wizard Rayless western coneflower with black cones and green sepals, 3 to 5 feet tall. Other speciesEarly summerTall
A Rudbeckia missouriensis black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia missouriensis Native Missouri coneflower with yellow rays and black centers, 2 to 3 feet, June to October. Other speciesEarly summerMedium height

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