Black Eyed Susan Research Paper

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There are a variety of different kinds of plants in Illinois. One of the many plants is a black-eyed Susan, they are very pretty, and interesting. Black-eyed Susans can grow to be 30 inches (76.2 cm) long. Black-eyed Susans are yellowish orange and in the middle of the flower it has brown seeds that are tapered. The pedals on the flower are flattened and the top of the pedals are narrow; the stems on the flower can be rough and are hairy with big leaves. Black-eyed Susan’s are North American coneflowers and can be used in bouquets. “Growing as annuals or short-lived perennials, black-eyed Susan’s are native to prairies and open woodlands and are attractive to both birds and butterflies.” Black-eyed Susan’s should be planted in the late summer …show more content…
Violets can grow to be 2 to 12 inches (ca. 30 cm. x 7.5 cm. The flower violet has 5 petals, 2 upper, 2 lateral and 1 low petal; in the bottom petal there is a nectar spur. This type of flower can be purple, blue, yellow, white, and different kinds of color mixtures. Depending on the species and growing habitat, that will determine the width of the flower. History says that the flower violet was once used for medicine. Some people use violets to make fragrances and perfumes. (“Violets (Viola): How to Grow and Care with Success”) Goldenrod flowers are very beautiful flowers and have a lot of facts. Goldenrod’s have 150 species total but in eastern North America, it has 50 types of different kinds of goldenrod flowers. Goldenrod’s usually bloom in autumn and can be found in woodlands, swamps, mountains, fields, and on the side of the road. Goldenrod flowers have yellow flower heads that are composed of both disk and ray flowers. Goldenrod flowers also have toothed leaves with short branches. Golden rods are one-sided clusters, the chief floral glories of autumn from the Great plains east to the Atlantic, formed with golden
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