Native American plains Indians relied on the purple coneflower as an all-purpose antiseptic
Rudbeckia is a febrifuge, useful in reducing fevers
The rudbeckia propagates easily from seed or by root cuttings
Rudbeckia is commonly known as the Black-eyed Susan.
The Cheyenne tribe chewed the root to quench thirst
The rudbeckia is a North American prairie native, abundant in the Mid-west
The Sioux tribe valued the root as a remedy for snake bite
It is in the daisy family
From mid-summer to autumn
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Rudbeckia plants have fibrous roots that spread horizontally in the soil. These roots help the plant to anchor itself and collect water and nutrients from the soil. Rudbeckia plants are relatively low-maintenance and do not usually require special attention to their root system.
RUDBECKIA