Rudbeckia Goldsturm 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 as well. Reliable and tough, Rudbeckia tolerates both drought and clay plus easy to maintain.
Common Name | Black Eyed Susan |
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Botanical Name | Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Mature Height | 18-24" tall |
Mature Spread | 24" wide |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average |
Amount Of Rain | Less than 10" (with irrigation), 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40", 40 to 50" |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
Awards | Perennial Plant of the Year |
Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |