Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida

Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower

A selection which received high marks in the Plant Evaluation trials at Michigan State University. The foliage of this selection holds up well all season, retaining a healthy deep green color with virtually no insect problems.

The deep yellow flowers are not as large as R. 'Goldsturm'. However, after they finish blooming the petals are shed cleanly, leaving interesting dark cones with ruffles of green sepals.

This variety starts blooming later than R. 'Goldsturm' (around mid-August in Michigan), reaching its peak in September. A terrific complement to other fall blooming perennials as well as the fall color of trees and shrubs.

Height:

24.0-30.0 Inches

Spread:

30.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades Orange Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Songbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

Rudbeckias like full sun, but they also will do well in partial shade. Plant them in well-drained, not overly rich soil. Remove spent flowers in order to stimulate continuous bloom. Plants will self-seed. If this is not desired, cut the plants back in fall. Rudbeckias are very easy to divide in the spring. They also make great cut flowers.

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