What Yellow and Black Daisy Blooms Until the Frost?

Black-eyed Susans are a bright yellow flower with a brown center that belongs to the daisy family. Depending on the variety, they can bloom from June until the first frost. Description Black-eyed Susans have flowers that are 2 to 3 inches wide. Only one flower grows on each stem, and stems are 1 to 2 [...]

Black and White Calla Lilies

Despite their common name, callas are not actually lilies, nor are they related to lilies. Callas are more closely related to plants such as caladium. Black and white varieties are only two of the several colors of the calla rainbow. Description The white portion is the spathe and the yellow part is the spadix. Calla [...]

My Orchids Have Black Spots

Orchids are a colorful addition to your tropical outdoor garden or indoor container garden, but black spots on the petals or leaves could be a sign of trouble. Identifying the cause of the spots is imperative in preventing the spread of potentially harmful plant diseases or infections. Harmless Spots Black spots are not always a [...]

How to Grow Black Eyed Susan

The black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a favorite flower in the garden. A perennial of the daisy family that grows to 3 feet and blooms in summer (typically from July through August), it has a distinctive brown cone and florets in shades of deep orange-gold. It is a non-competitive companion flower for marigolds and makes [...]

Black Eyed Susan Fungus

Black-eyed Susan is a hardy perennial flower that spreads and weathers the elements fairly well. Despite their resilience, these tall daisy-like plants are susceptible to some diseases and fungi. Types Verticillium wilt, a fungal disease that affects plants, enters the plant from the root structure and may cause leaf loss, yellowing and slow growth. This [...]

Insects, Diseases and the Black Eyed Susan

Overall, the black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata) is pretty much pest- and disease-free. On occasion, however, certain insects and disease can infest your black-eyed Susans. They can be treated through a few, simple steps. Whiteflies A mound of flying white bugs on the Black-eyed Susan is a signal that whiteflies are on the attack. Start [...]