Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’ ~ Cherry Brandy Black-eyed Susan size-1-5-cal (2) Photo by CR1010

(2) Photo by CR1010

Brazil (1)

Its lacey palmate foliage emerges a deep purple-red and turns a vibrant crimson in fall

Japanese Painted Fern

the plant is toxic and can cause skin irritation

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’ ~ Cherry Brandy Black-eyed Susan size-1-5-cal (2) Photo by CR1010Cherry Brandy Black eyed Susan is a long season native herbaceous perennial with an upright mounding habit and dark green narrow foliage. Heavy blooms of large deep red double flowers with darker center cones last all summer into fall. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading will prolong the bloom time. Rudbeckia hirta is a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered