40 Perennial Plants to Create Your Perfect Summer Garden

7. Black Eyed Susan

These are the coneflowers we mentioned earlier! Similar to the previously mentioned Echinacea, the Black Eyed Susan is another stunning and drought-resistant member of the coneflower family, belonging to the Rudbeckia genus.

The Black Eyed Susan stands out with its cheerful yellow daisy-like petals and bold black cone-shaped heads adorned with yellow accents along the edges. Like its coneflower relatives, it's simple to cultivate and gather seeds from, making it a cost-effective option for covering large areas gradually.