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Asteraceae
Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa 'Goldsturm'
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan, Orange Black-eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower
Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, a perennial that everyone knows and loves. This easy to grow compact ornamental originates from eastern North America and packs a punch of golden garden color in late summer. Basal clumps of hairy, medium green leaves give rise to long leafy stalks topped with golden yellow daisies punctuated with black eyes. Plants are rhizomatous and may form large colonies over time. This vigorous cultivar was the Perennial Plant Association's 1999 perennial plant of the year and is one of the most highly planted perennials on the market.
In the wild, black-eyed Susan inhabits grasslands and prairies, so it grows best in sites with rich soil and full sun. This fine perennial looks best when massed in mixed borders with other sun-loving perennials and ornamental grasses. Many pollinators are drawn to black-eyed Susan flowers, to include butterflies and bees. The dry, black, button-like seedheads of this plant may be left uncut to provide winter interest and seed for birds.
9 - 1
4 - 9
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
20"-36" / 50.8cm - 91.4cm
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Drought
Fast
Clump-Forming
Summer, Fall
Showy
Gold, Black
Bicolor
Chocolate, Black
Dark Green
No
Single
Yes
Medium
Matte
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Sometimes
Birds, Butterflies
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