Brown Eyed Susan Form and Structure
Brown Eyed Susan boasts graceful movement and gentle form that brings warmth and natural beauty to gardens and open landscapes. They fill the landscape with airy charm. This plant has an upright branching form that feels light and airy but substantial at the same time. The multiple stems extend outwards from the center of the plant and gently spread apart to create an easy moving form. This perennial has a wispy feel to it at full maturity creating texture without appearing dense or bulky. Leaves and stems are gently layered throughout the plant, softening its form. It feels happy and carefree which allows it to work well with many different landscapes. Movement and cadence are added to the spaces it fills, allowing planting beds to feel complete.
Brown Eyed Susan Growing Conditions
It grows best in full sun conditions. All day sun allows for optimal growth and an upright form. This plant enjoys soil that drains well but still retains enough moisture to allow the plant to thrive. Even moisture is appreciated when the plant is in active growth to promote upright stems and fullness.It enjoys open space which allows it to breath and maintain its natural form. This plant grows consistently and returns year after year with great confidence when allowed to grow in stable conditions. It is tolerant of many areas with distinct seasonal changes.
How to Use Brown Eyed Susan in your Landscape
Bring natural movement, warmth, and texture into your garden or landscape with this perennial. Its branching form is great for adding nice clean lines to borders, cottage gardens, and anywhere you would like to brighten things up with a touch of nature. It can be planted in big groups to create a soft meadow look or you can use it as a complimentary companion to other planting materials. It works well paired with grasses, natives, or other perennials that fill a space differently than this flower does. Softening edges and leading the eye throughout garden beds are other ways this plant can shine.
Why We Love Brown Eyed Susan Year After Year
A garden that features them will enjoy lovely texture and movement year after year. They become more fuller and bushy as it matures helping it to stand out even more in the landscape. Seasonal color changes occur which allow this plant to offer something unique during different times of the year. During its growth period, it will maintain a tidy shape that stays looking fresh and clean. Watching this plant come back year after year can be very rewarding if you are the patient type. Gardens that incorporate this Rudbeckia feel as though it is more put together and complete. After a few years, you will surely find yourself counting on this plant to round out your landscape.
Brown Eyed Susan provides gardens with an enhanced feeling of continuity and familiarity. It brings an essential flow and balance to outdoor spaces.
