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

Green Wizard

Perennial other species black-eyed Susan in near-black and green, blooming in early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Rayless flowers with a cylindrical head of dark purple to black disk flowers above green leaf-like sepals. USDA zones 3–9.

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A Green Wizard black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Green Wizard black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Green Wizard black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Green Wizard 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
3–5 ft (91–152 cm) Spread: 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Rudbeckia occidentalis

In the garden

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

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Origin

Cultivar of western coneflower, a species native to moist mountain meadows of the western United States; the flowers lack ray florets.

Sources

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

Questions

Is Green Wizard hardy in my zone?

Green Wizard 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 Green Wizard need full sun?

Green Wizard grows in full sun.

When does Green Wizard bloom?

Green Wizard blooms in early summer, midsummer, and late summer.

Is Green Wizard good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Green Wizard 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 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
A Summerblaze black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Summerblaze Compact upright black-eyed Susan, yellow rays and dark disks, July to September. Other speciesMidsummerMedium height

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