What a significance wild flowers have, more than the tamed productions of the garden! They seem Heaven’s own messengers sent straight to man to bear glad tidings of universal and undying love. ~Henry James Slac, English journalist
What is this beauty?
She arises every year
Unplanned, yet welcome.
Musings by an ND Domer's Mom 
It certainly looks to me like Black-eyed Susan: Rudbeckia hirta. There are several Rudbeckia species, and this clearly is one of them, but R. hirta is an early summer bloomer. Check it against this article — I wouldn’t be surprised if you find a match.
Linda, I think you’ve nailed it — Thank you!! I know we never planted this beauty, but I’ve got two “patches” of them springing up every year in the backyard. They bloom much of the summer (must be in an ideal location). Occasionally, when it’s especially dry, I’ll give them a drink from the hose, but I don’t fertilize or mess with them. They don’t seem to care!
Debbie, I was going to say that it looks like some kind of daisy, but your first reader (shoreacres) is right, it’s a Black-eyed Susan. It’s such a happy-looking flower! 🙂
Have a great rest of your week, my friend!
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We planted white daisies one year, but they got so tall and spindly that we removed them. These yellow flowers just sprang up one summer and have been growing and spreading ever since. I thought maybe the birds seeded them, but I don’t recall seeing any of these flowers in our neighbors’ yards. Oh, well, you’re so right — it *does* look happy!! Have a great rest of your week, Ron! xo
I think the black-eyed Susan takes the vote.
I think so, too, John. Thanks for casting your vote!
😀
Black-Eyed-Susan!
Thanks, Cindy — works for me! Now I’ll have to restrain myself from “overcaring” for her, as she looks delightful without any help from me!
I wouldn’t have had a clue so I’m glad your other commenters are more knowledgeable! A pretty plant though.
Thanks, FF. I was thinking it was something in the daisy family, so I wasn’t too far off. How wonderful that my readers are so knowledgeable and willing to help though!
You have some smart followers, Debbie. Yep, and so pretty those susans.
Thank you, Miss A. The consensus appears to be a susan, and I’m fine with that. They certainly don’t require my attention!