4. Black-Eyed Susan Supports Wildlife and the Environment
Black-eyed Susan is a critical component of open areas and public land. The flowers support local wildlife, such as deer and rabbits, that feed on the flowers and leaves. The Silvery Checkerspot butterfly chooses the flower to lay eggs, which then turn to fodder for newly-hatched caterpillars.
A wide variety of wildlife and insects rely on Black-eyed Susan as a source of sustenance and longevity for wildlife. Songbirds and game birds use groves of Black-eyed Susan for protection against predators.
Being that Black-eyed Susan covers vast regions of the United States, it serves a secondary environmental role in preventing soil erosion. Commercial animal farming and agriculture lay waste to large areas of land through overgrazing and flooding. Planting Black-eyed Susan helps to combat erosion by binding soil to the roots of flowers, preventing it from washing away. This functionality assists many areas across the country to retain the topsoil and remain fertile.