The state flower of Maryland, its scientific name is Rudbeckia hirta, which partly references the fact its leaves are covered with coarse hair (hirta is Latin for hairy). We have consulted the ...

One example of a beneficial pairing is planting black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) alongside citrus trees (Citrus spp.). Doing this can help protect the trees from mealybugs, as the flowers attract ...