Rudbeckia American Gold Rush

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2023 PPA Plant of the Year
Golden-yellow flowers with black centers bloom from mid-summer to fall. With its refined foliage texture, habit and flowering performance, the judges felt this beauty was one of the very best Rudbeckias they have trialed. A mass planting of Rubeckia American Gold Rush developed by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens provides show-stopping later season color. In addition to the 2023 Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year, this beauty won the An All-American Selections winner in 2020. All-American Selections is an independent non-profit organization. After a full season of anonymous trialing by volunteer horticulture professionals, only the top garden performers are given the AAS Winner award for their superior performance.

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Code RUAG

Patent PP28,498

Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height Medium 22-26"

Spacing Plant 24-30" apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 4-9

Soil Type Normal, Clay, Sandy, Acidic

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Long-Blooming
  • Winter Interest

Rudbeckia General Information

Rudbeckia are upright, clump-forming perennials with deep-yellow, daisy-like flowers with a brown/black center cone. Long-lasting, prolific flowering. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Rudbeckia 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.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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