Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' PP28,498 | |
Black-Eyed Susan American Gold Rush | |
Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush', also known as Black-Eyed Susan, this variety is resistant to the Septoria leaf spot! Thanks to the thinner and hairier leaves, this hybrid Rudbeckia shows no signs of the fungus even in wet, humid conditions. A dome-like habit of golden yellow flowers with black centers are produced heavily in the summer. Destined to be the new staple for landscapes! FEATURES: Botanical Name: Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' PP28,498 Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan American Gold Rush Features: Drought Tolerant, Good Cut Flowers, Native to North America Bloom Time: Summer - Fall Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees Resists Deer, Resists Disease Mature Plant Size: 24 - 26 inches Zone 4 - 9 | |
Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
Attractive bedding, border, or mass planting | |
Full sun, rich well drained soil | |
Improved cultivar of our native state flower. Blooms all summer and fall, and good for cutting. | |
All summer | |
Gold flowers with brown centers | |
3' x 3' | |
3' | |
Tall, tough, easy to grow, flowering perennial | |
Fast | |
Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
-20 to -10 deg. F | |
Water regularly as needed | |
Oval lanceolate leaves, rough to the touch |