
Black-Eyed Susan 'American Gold Rush'
Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush Portfolio
A dazzling, compact Black-Eyed Susan offering a continuous display of golden-yellow blooms from summer to frost.
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About this plant
Rudbeckia x 'American Gold Rush' is a remarkably disease-resistant and long-blooming perennial, prized for its profusion of 2-inch, buttery-yellow flowers adorned with a dark, prominent cone. Its compact, tidy habit and rugged nature make it an exceptional choice for borders, mass plantings, or container gardens, bringing vibrant color to your landscape for months. This cultivar stands out for its superior resistance to Septoria leaf spot, a common issue with other Black-Eyed Susans, ensuring a healthier, more attractive plant throughout the growing season. It's an excellent choice for adding a durable splash of sunshine to sunny garden spots. Blooming profusely from early summer well into fall, 'American Gold Rush' is a true garden workhorse, providing continuous visual interest and attracting a wealth of pollinators to your outdoor space.
Care & maintenance
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor. Generally pest and disease free.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 18-24 inches
- Mature width
- 24-30 inches
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Medium