Rudbeckia
fulgida sullivantii
Goldsturm
Brown Eyed Susan
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Medium 24" (Plant 18" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Late Summer to Fall
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade
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Zones:
3-9
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Clay, Sandy, Acidic
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Flower Color / Accent:
Yellow /
Yellow
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Dazzling mounds of yellow flowers with a deep brown center. Rudbeckia Goldsturm is one of the longest blooming perennials available. It is seemingly unbothered by insects or drought. A group of Rudbeckia Goldsturm is a must in the garden. Mid summer blooming, thru fall. Very popular with good reason. P.P.A. Plant of the Year 1999.
Features to Note:
- Seaside/Salt tolerant
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Winter Interest
- Attracts Butterflies
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- Deer Resistant
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Rudbeckia fulgida are upright, clump-forming perennials with deep-yellow, daisy-like flowers with a brown/black center cone. Long-lasting, prolific flowering.
Plant Care:
Prefer moist, fertile well-drained soil. Although drought tolerant, Rudbeckia bloom better with ample moisture. Pinching can produce more compact plants in taller varieties. Allow seeds to fall to assure permanence in the garden. Spent flower heads can be cut back to prevent too many "volunteers". Can be divided every 4 years in spring. Spent foliage can be cut back to 6" for a flush of new growth.
