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Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
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Rudbeckia hirta
Cheerful yellow daisies with dark brown centers. American wildflower. State flower of Maryland. Bright and sunny. Easy to grow. Symbol of encouragement. Popular in casual, country arrangements.
Summer, Fall
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 6 to 10 days
when properly cared for
Black-eyed Susan has no discernible fragrance
State flower of Maryland since 1918
Named after a character in an 18th-century English poem about a sailors lover
The dark center cone actually contains hundreds of tiny individual flowers
Native Americans used it medicinally for treating colds and snake bites
Native to central and eastern North America, Black-eyed Susans have been used by Native Americans for centuries for medicine. The flower was introduced to European gardens in the 1600s and has since become naturalized in many parts of Europe. It symbolizes encouragement and motivation.
