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Goldsturm Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'

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• Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) blooms in mid-to-late summer with an eye-catching display of golden flowers
• Black Eyed Susan is very attractive to butterflies and the seed heads provide winter food for seed-eating songbirds
• Reliable and tough, Rudbeckia tolerates drought and clay and is easy to maintain
• 'Goldsturm' is a true perennialvariety, getting bigger and better each year
• 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year

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Description

1999 Perennial Plant of the Year 18-24" tall x 24" wide (seed propagated). Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) continues to increase in popularity because gardeners find it irresistible when they see a big plant in flower. This is a long-blooming cultivar, with lots of golden black-eyed daisies forming a tidy dome of color for many weeks in late summer. Most Rudbeckias are biennial but 'Goldsturm' is a true perennial variety, getting bigger and better each year. Everblooming. No deadheading needed but flowers can be harvested for reblooming. Cut back in late fall or wait until mid-spring.

Flat of 18 plants will cover 36 square feet when planted together

Planting & Care

Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) - a genus of North American wildflowers known for their showy yellow coneflowers. Most species are perennial, but Rudbeckia hirta and all the showy cultivars are biennial, growing only leaves and stem the first season and blooming the following year.

Preferred growing conditions

  • Plant in most soil types including clay. Rudbeckia prefers to be planted in full to partial-sun locations.
  • Mulch with common mulching materials except for moist climates where plants should remain un-mulched.
  • Irrigate regularly during the first growing season to establish the plants. Black Eyed Susan likes dry to moderately moist soil conditions and should be given weekly supplemental irrigation in arid Western climates. Rainfall is generally sufficient in moister eastern climates.
  • Deadheading will help to keep the plants blooming longer into the late summer. But leave the last flush of flowers on the plants to set seeds
  • Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half-and-half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good-quality compost.

Special comments

  • Seeds are enjoyed by seed-eating songbirds. Plants with seed heads should be left standing over the winter months. Cut back hard in early to mid-spring. Biennial Rudbeckia hirta should be selectively cut back to remove dead foliage in mid-spring to prepare the plants for flowering later in summer.
  • Rudbeckia generally doesn't need to be divided.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Xeric

Bloom Time

Summer

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Container Planting
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

18-24" tall

Mature Spread

24" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Planting Time

  • Fall

Awards

PPA Perennial Plant Of The Year

Native To

North America

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Can Send To PO Box

No
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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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Nice bushy plants!

"Beautiful plants! So full and bushy and lots of flowers!"

— Nanabanana (5/5)

I love fall

"Everybody loves these plants! One thing I wasn't expecting is how interesting their foliage is after the flowers fade. All through fall until December, the leaves put on a show. Check out my photos"

— Yosemite M. (5/5)

Incredible color and beautiful growth.

"Great border plant with amazing and many flowers and beautiful leaves."

— Retired A. (5/5)

""#sweepstakes"" Fast grower!

"What I can say about this plant is that I planted it only about 6 weeks ago and its quadrupled in size, looks totally healthy and am now looking forward to flowers! I also planted it in a hole where other plants had died, but no problem for this hardy one. Recommend!"

— Enthusiastic A. (5/5)

Pollinators love it; Beautiful and hardy

"Took a full year to establish. My favorite addition so far!"

— ADL (5/5)

Not growing well yet

"They need lots of water in these first two weeks, and are not looking like they are growing."

— Nyebunnies (3/5)

I love my black eyed Susan!

"#sweepstakes"

— Jules (5/5)

Indestructible.

"Each plant develops into a large 3' mound with numerous flower stems. Excellent for cut flowers- they last forever. Bees and butterflies love these, and the goldfinches come and sample them in my yard when things are quiet. They survived a month of flooding that killed many other plants. I don't typically water them at all, so they are both drought-resilient and flood proof. Nice!"

— Anonymous (5/5)

Excellent purchase

"These plants arrived healthy and have grown vigorously since planting. Blooming nonstop since maturing. Love them!"

— Kristy (5/5)

Vibrant and healthy

"I have used this to accent my lacendar and front porch area."

— Flower C. (5/5)

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