(22-26" tall x 18-24" wide) 'American Gold Rush' Black Eyed Susan PP#284498 is an exciting new introduction for the pollinator garden, wildflower meadow, or mixed border. 'American Gold Rush' gives all the rich color of classic Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), with none of the disease issues. This hybrid is specifically bred to be resistant to Septoria leaf spot. Thanks to this innovation, 'American Gold Rush' will grace the garden throughout the growing season with strong, deep green foliage. 'American Gold Rush' is more compact, with foliage that is slightly narrower than the well-known 'Goldsturm'. In mid-summer, this low-maintenance perennial will erupt with classic golden blooms on charcoal centers. Hearty blooms will last for several weeks, much to the enjoyment of gardeners and pollinators alike. Rudbeckia are happiest planted in full sun, and they prefer an evenly moist soil -- plant in spring or fall and find a well-drained spot that is moisture retentive, but not boggy. (Rudbeckia)
More InformationSKU | AM017730 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | American Gold Rush Black Eyed Susan PP#28498 |
Botanical Name | Rudbeckia American Gold Rush PP#28498 |
Patent Number | PP#28498 |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Mature Height | 22-26" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 18-24" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to early fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Stems and oval leaves are covered with rough textured hairs. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites, Humidity |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Easy To Grow, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings |
Additional Information | Resistance to Septoria leaf spot. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | Yes |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |