| Other Common Names:
Brown Betty, Brown-eyed Susan
Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae)
Height: 1 - 2' (30 -
60 cm)
Flower Size: Flower
head is 2 - 3" (5 - 7.5 cm) wide
Flowering Season: June
- October
Ecological Preferences:
Dry, well drained soils
Select Characteristics:
A biennial, flowering the second year. The center,
disc flowers, may appear dark brown to dark purplish
black. The stem and leaves are extremely hairy.
Historical Significance:
Although it is an attractive plant, it can be
poisonous to livestock.
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