
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia X American Gold Rush
Vigorous and long-blooming, 'American Gold Rush' Black-Eyed Susan lights up the garden with a profusion of golden-yellow flowers.
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About this plant
Rudbeckia X 'American Gold Rush' is a standout cultivar, prized for its exceptional disease resistance and extended bloom time, offering a continuous display of bright color from summer into fall. Its compact habit and finely textured foliage create an ideal backdrop for the abundant, 2-inch wide, daisy-like flowers, each featuring a prominent dark brown cone. This robust perennial is a fantastic choice for borders, mass plantings, or containers, bringing a cheerful and natural aesthetic to any landscape.
Care & maintenance
Easily grown in average, well-drained soils. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage new flower production and maintain a tidy appearance. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 20-26 inches
- Mature width
- 20-30 inches
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Average
- Growth rate
- Medium