Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivanti 'Goldsturm'
Black-Eyed Susan
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
This ever popular genus is a real bright spark in the late summer garden.
Deep yellow flowers with a nearly black cones contrast greatly with the dark green foliage.
Height
24-30 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
Color
Yellow/Gold/Bronze
Interesting Notes
PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 1999
Bloom Time
July-August
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Will reseed freely. Full sun and moist soil for best performance.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
Little Blue Stem (Schizachryium scoparium), Stonecrop (Sedum album), Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), White Snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Sea Holly (Eryngium zabelii)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
