I've been watching and waiting for these blooms to open the past few weeks. These flowers were not planted where they are growing but came up on their own. When I first saw them I didn't know what they were but I decided not to mow over them. There was not a hint of a bloom at that point it just looked like it might be a wildflower coming up in a spot next to the Crepe Myrtle. So I left them and glad I did. Black-eyed Susan is often seen in this area and once the blooms opened I knew for sure what they were. They are in the Aster family and are considered edible although are said to be toxic to cattle. For some people they can be a skin irritant. I had no problems with skin irritation when I came in contact with them though. They also have been used medicinally by the native Americans. They are said to attract butterflies and I hope to watch and capture some pictures this summer if they do. The yellow-orange flowers are lovely and the leaves have the softest feeling. I love just touching them. They are covered with tiny hairs which are described as bristly. The word hirta fits this plant well it's Latin for hairy. All thanks goes to my Father and Creator who placed and planted this in a nice spot for me to enjoy this summer. Hope you'll take some time to discover and enjoy God's creation today !
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| Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) |
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| Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) |
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| Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) |
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| Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) |
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| Black-eyed Susan leaf (Rudbeckia Hirta) |
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| Black-eyed Susan leaf (Rudbeckia Hirta) |
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| Black-eyed Susan leaf (Rudbeckia Hirta) |
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Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta)
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Beautiful
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