Rudbeckia fulgida 'American Gold Rush' (Black-Eyed Susan)
Black-Eyed Susan 'American Gold Rush', Glowing Coneflower 'American Gold Rush', Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'
Rudbeckia fulgida 'American Gold Rush' (Black-Eyed Susan) is a compact, clump-forming perennial boasting masses of golden-yellow daisies, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a dark central cone. Blooming from mid-summer through early fall, they are borne on branching, upright stems atop a spreading clump of rich green foliage. This Black-Eyed Susan is noted for its resistance to the Septoria leaf spot as a result of its thinner and hairier leaves. Great for the sunny border. Excellent and long-lasting fresh-cut flowers.
- 2020 All America Selections Perennial Award Winner
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm).
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade in average, dry to moist, well-drained soils. Best flower production occurs in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
- Spectacular when massed in drifts, this is an excellent choice for perennial borders, cottage gardens, or for prairies and meadows.
- Extremely easy to grow, Rudbeckia plays well with other hot-colored perennials or with the cool blues and purples of geraniums and asters.
- Robust, low maintenance, and highly disease resistant. Deer resistant.
- Attractive to butterflies and songbirds.
- Remove spent flowers to promote further blooms and maintain a neat appearance.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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