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Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' ~ American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan

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American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan is a compact native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and hairy green narrow foliage.  The large daisy-like golden yellow flowers have a black-brown center disk and bloom from mid-summer into fall and can experience another bloom if deadheaded.  Flowers best in full sun and rich well-drained soils with consistent moisture.  Drought tolerant once established.  American Gold Rush is resistant to leaf spot.

Type: 

Perennial

Origins:

Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii, Central US

Height: 

1.5' - 2'

Spread: 

1.5’ - 2'

Spacing: 

1.5'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

3 - 9

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

Yellow

Season of Interest: 

SummerFall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Water regularly.  Good air circulation will avoid most diseases and pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersNaturalized AreasWildlife GardenNative GardensRock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Russian SageHibiscus, Daylily


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