Basal Rosette of Rudbeckia Hirta on Very Cold Day in Winter

Photo of Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

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Taken on Jan. 21, 2019

This photo shows a basal rosette of a Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan plant on a very cold day in winter. This photo was taken near the daytime high of 18°F(-8°C); the low had been 9°F(-13°C) earlier in the morning. This plant is able to stay evergreen even in winters with such cold conditions.