American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' PP #28,498
SKU
43873
At last, a hybrid Black-Eyed Susan that thrives in wet, humid climates! Slender, fuzzy, disease-resistant leaves cover a compact, rounded form, with masses of classic gold and black blooms providing color right up until frost. A must for sunny perennial borders and cutting gardens. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | rud-BEK-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Of the great prairie wildflowers of North America, the black-eyed Susans are the first to become domesticated garden flowers. The genus was classified by Linnaeus who chose to name it in honor of his mentor and friend Olof Rudbeck, 1660-1740. There are over 30 species native to America and this species is found in moist meadows of Michigan south to Missouri and est Virginia. The species was classified by English botanist William Aiton, 1731-1793. 'Goldstrum' is an old German seed strain that has proven far better under cultivation although it is hotly debated whether there is a differentiation between R. f. var. sullivantii and Goldstrum. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 24 to 26 in. tall, 36 to 40 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer into Fall |
| Design Ideas | Plant this cousin of the classic black-eyed Susan to provide tremendous garden color from July to frost, when many earlier blooming perennials are fading. A real star of the sunny border, keep within cutting reach for indoor arrangements. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Improved Disease Resistance, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Avens (Geum); Switch Grass (Panicum); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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