Native Plant Spotlight | Black-Eyed Susan

Native to Riverwoods, Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are short-lived perennial plants that produce bright yellow flowers with pointed slender petals and dark brown flattened center cones. The plants occasionally branch near the base, with each stem producing a single flower. They are easy to grow and quick to mature.

• Ornamental Value: blooms early to mid summer for about a month, but some plants will bloom in late summer or fall. These plants are a good choice for prairie restorations or new wildflower gardens since they can bloom the first year from seed.
• Growing Conditions: full sun in slightly moist to moderately dry soil is preferred. 
• Mature Size: 1 to 2 1/2 feet tall. 

Native Tree & Shrub Planting Cost-Share Program

To help restore the ecological health of our woodlands, residents are encouraged to plant native trees, shrubs, flowers and other plant species.  You might qualify for a Native Tree & Shrub Planting cost-share program, with the Village covering half of the cost of the plants and the planting. 

Your property may qualify for one or more of the Village's Cost-Share programs, which can not only help restore the ecological health of Riverwoods, but can also improve your property's ornamental landscape and real estate value. To see which cost-share programs your property qualifies for, request an Ecological Consultation with the Village Ecologist.