'Goldsturm' Black-Eyed Susan has yellow-gold flowers in June and July, making a wonderful display when planted in groups. It spreads to make a large mass eventually, so it can be used as a tall groundcover. Was found in a Czechoslovakia nursery in 1937. 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. Seeds are an important winter bird food source.
Height
24 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
Bloom Color
Yellow
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
233
Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm #2 (yellow-gold)
504_(720)
late June_(September)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Flower
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Deer Resistant
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Dried Flower
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Erosion Control
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Native
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Summer
Exposure
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Sun
Special Recognition
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Perennial Plant of the Year
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Pollinators
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Food Source for Wildlife
Tolerance
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Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Green
Companion Plants to Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'