Rudbeckia hirta 'Kissing' ~ Monrovia® SmileyZ™ Kissing Black-Eyed Susan shade-garden female flowers give way to

female flowers give way to orange-red fruits in fall which lasts through winter

Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark Witch-hazel) (32384398372)

Its main draw is its beautiful lavender pink flowers that bloom in early spring

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It's also a favorite for its environmental benefits

Rudbeckia hirta 'Kissing' ~ Monrovia® SmileyZ™ Kissing Black-Eyed Susan shade-garden female flowers give way toMonrovia Kissing Black Eyed Susan is a compact native herbaceous perennial with a dense upright mounding habit and dark green narrow foliage. Heavy blooms of large semi double deep garnet daisy like flowers with golden tips and a prominent black brown center disk last all summer until frost. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading will prolong the bloom time. Rudbeckia hirta is a host plant for