The black-eyed Susans in our yard are mostly done. There is a bit of yellow left in spots but for the most part, the petals (technically they are ‘ray flowers’) are brown or at least a deeper, burnt orange color, or have fallen off completely. We generally leave the seed heads for the birds. The gold finches, in particular, seem to like them. I personally like the colors of the fading blooms. Naturally the bright, orange or mid-summer is really impressive, especially with them in such numbers. But the more subdued colors of fall are, to me, more appealing.
Daily Archives: September 23, 2020
Rudbekia
Categories: Flowers and Plants
Tags: Autumn, Black-eyed Susan, Maryland State Flower, Native Plants, Orange, Rudbekia
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