Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldstrum'

Black-Eyed Susan

Tips for Homeowners:

Divide clumps every 2-3 years in the spring.  Remove faded flowers on a regular basis to encourage new blooms. 

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This easily recognized perennial is a long lasting flower in the summer and excellent food source for birds in the winter.

  • Beautiful golden-orange daisy flowers with black center
  • Attracts butterflies and songbirds
  • Long-blooming

Ideal perennial to naturalize in a sunny location.

Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Zone: 3-9
Color: Gold

Interesting Notes about Black-Eyed Susan:

This native perennial is a favorite for many North American gardens and was the former Perennial Plant of the Year winner in 1999.   They are workhorses, tough and easy to grow and will tolerate heat and humidity.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Blooms all Season
  • Naturalizing
  • Great Foliage
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Award Winning
  • Low Maintenance
  • Specimen
  • Mass Planting
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Long Blooming
  • Heat Tolerant

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Songbirds

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water