Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta

Uses: Medicinal 

drought tolerant perennial. Use for cut and dried flowers. Naturalizes well, heat tolerant. Do not cut back flowers and allow them to dry in place for winter interest and attracting birds.
 
One of the most loved wildflowers. Golden-orange daisies, brown centres  The plant and root have both been used by North American native tribes to treat a wide range of ailments — from worms in children to snakebites and earaches.