These bright yellow flowers bloom for months providing contrast with Gaillardia, Veronica (below), Russian Sage, Mexican Hat, and Purple Coneflower.              CR 

Black-Eyed Susan

 Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'

This generous garden classic blooms week after week from summer into fall. Its golden daisy-shaped flowers with dark eyes bloom prolifically on long stems providing a bright flourish of color. They are easy to grow, require little care, multiply rapidly and are great for bouquets. 

Sun: full to part                                   Height: 24 inches 

Blooms:  summer to fall                     Zones: 3 through 9

Attracts:  Butterflies and Birds

Deer Resistant

Mexican Evening Primrose

Oenothera berlandieri ‘Siskiyou’

This tough American native plant tolerates poor soil and drought.  It is perfect for the front of the border and can also be used as a ground cover.  It spreads by seeds or underground rhizomes.  The fragrant blooms are cup-shaped, 2 inches across, and pale pink with a satiny sheen. 

Sun:  full sun to partial shade                     Height:  6-12 inches

Blooms: June to October                          Zones:   5-9