Maryland State Flower: Black Eyed Susan

Maryland State Flower Coloring

Contrary to their name, the middle of Black Eyed Susans are really a deep Brown or Brownish Purple and the petals are a sunny Yellow. They look beautiful in meadows which they are known to carpet in the Summer, from June to October. 

They grow on large plants up to 4 feet tall, and tend to drown out other flowers that might be near them. Bees and Butterflies are very attracted to them, but they are not known for their scent, just their beauty. 

They are also known as Yellow Daisies, and Brown Betty. They have 13 petals, and this was one reason they were chosen as the State Flower since Maryland was one of the original 13 states. (Sometimes they have more than 13, but always have an odd number of petals.)

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