My black eyed Susan dried out in the very hot weather while I was away. I cut it right down to stalks near the ground, and there is

Question

no sight of anything on it at the moment. Do you think it’s died? I only cut it because it had completely turned brown and wilted and dry

Answer 1

If the roots dried out severely it may not come back.
Cutting it back to about 6 inches from the ground and wait and see is the best advice I can give.