rudbeckia fulgida 'goldsturm' (black-eyed susan)*
$8.95
- gold-petaled flowers with a dark, central eye
- oblong to lance-shaped, basal leaves
- flowers appear on leafy stems
- bloom time: midsummer to mid-fall
- zone 4
- height 55-60cm
- spread 50-60cm
- colour gold
- grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade
- deadheading will help with overall appearance but not necessary for extending bloom times
- tolerates hot and humid summers and has a good tolerance to drought
- leaving finished flowers will provide both winter interest and food for birds
- very prolific seeder but not true to cultivar
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- attracts birds
- fast growing
- rabbit resistant
- deer resistant
- long blooming
- drought tolerant, once established
- heat tolerant
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)