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Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year Winner 1999

Bright gold petals, with a deep brown cone, highlight the garden in late summer. 'Goldsturm' is a long-blooming, low maintenance, long-lived perennial. Disease and pest resistant, with long lasting cut flower. Provides seeds in the winter for birds and nectar for butterflies, and will attract hummingbirds to the gardens well. Adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions in full to partial sun.

Once established, spreads somewhat rapidly. Deadhead to prolong blooming season. Outstanding in mass plantings, as a border perennial, in meadow and prairie gardens, as well as a noninvasive groundcover. Space 18" apart when planting for this purpose.

Common Name: Black Eyed Susan

Mature Height: 2-3'

Flowering: Bright gold flowers

Spacing: 18-24"