Go Back Black-eyed Susan ‘American Gold Rush’

Posted: January 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'
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Plant Type: Perennials

From Perennial Plant Association:

At the height of summer, ‘American Gold Rush’ black-eyed Susan turns up the volume for a long season of dazzling color right up to autumnal frosts. The bright golden-yellow flowers feature arching rays and a reddish halo surrounding dark chocolate cones. Three-inch flowers blanket the compact plant, only 22-27 inches tall with a broader width to 40 inches if given room to grow.

The green leaves and stems are covered in hairs, which gives them a silvery cast on sunny days, peeking through the blooms to the leaves is a luminous silver-and-gold treat. More than just boosting the ornamental show, the hairy foliage is resistant to Septoria leaf spot, which is a debilitating fungal disease that causes unsightly black spotting and premature seasonal decline on some black-eyed Samerusans. ‘American Gold Rush’ is a reliable hardy perennial and a great substitute for popular, brassier ‘Goldsturm’, which is highly susceptible to leaf spotting.

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A stunning focal point in gardens.

Flower Color

Yellow

Foliage Color

Green

Plant Spread

40"

Good Companions

Other full sun to part sun plants.

Plant Height

22-27"

Scape Height

na

Hardness Zone

4

Soil Moisture

dry or well drained.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Can tolerate and even benefit from a hot/dry location

Bloom Time

summer/fall. July through September.

Critter Resistance

rabbit/deer.

Exposure

full sun to partial shade.

Growth Rate

Fast.

Seasonal Interests

summer/fall