Rudbeckia American Gold Rush

Bred for its resistance to septoria leaf-spot, and wonderful for late-summer colour, Rudbeckia fulgida American Gold Rush is a compact herbaceous perennial with a dome-like, clump-forming habit. The long, slender, slightly hairy leaves are mid-green. From July to September, rich golden-yellow, daisy flowers with black centres and arching petals, loved by pollinators, are carried above the mound of foliage. Sometimes known as black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia American Gold Rush is slightly smaller than the well-know Goldsturm, and is a drought-tolerant, easy-to-grow and low-maintenance perennial.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any reasonably fertile, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Midsummer to early autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: up to 2’ (60cm) Spread: 2’ (60cm)