Little Goldstar Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar')
rud-BEK-ee-ah FULL-jih-dah 'Little Goldstar'

Deciduous Perennial Full Sun
 
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A delightful dwarf cultivar that delivers a nonstop display of golden-yellow blooms, perfect for brightening up borders, containers, and small-space gardens.

Rudbeckia fulgida, commonly known as the Orange Coneflower or Common Perennial Black-Eyed Susan, is a hardy, native North American wildflower prized for its vibrant blooms and adaptability. Growing 2-3 feet tall, this perennial boasts sturdy, upright stems that are adorned with 3-4 inch wide flowers. The distinctive blooms feature golden-yellow ray petals that surround a prominent, dark brown central cone, creating the classic "black-eyed susan" appearance. Rudbeckia fulgida thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a reliable and low-maintenance addition to gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes. In addition to its showy floral display, which spans from mid-summer through fall, this Rudbeckia species is also prized for attracting a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and birds that feed on the seeds. The combination of vibrant color, adaptability, and ecological value has solidified Rudbeckia fulgida as a beloved, staple perennial.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 18 inches tall. 18 - 24 inches wide.
Growth Rate Orange-Yellow
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 4a - 10b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Nativar, Normal Soil, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden Deer Resistant Ground Covers, Extended Bloom Perennials, Fall Blooming Perennials, Large Perennials, Small Perennials, Summer Blooming Perennials, Yellow or Orange Flowering Perennials
Bloom Period July - August
Flower Color Gold with black eye
 

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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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