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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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Advantages
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Container Planting
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
Water Tolerance
Xeric
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Sandy Soil
Mature Height
18-24" tall
Mature Spread
24" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Ideal Region
  • Anywhere In The US
  • Suitable Above 7000 ft
  • Northeast
  • Midwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest
Native To
North America
Awards
PPA Perennial Plant Of The Year
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