Little Goldstar Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little Goldstar')
rud-BEK-ee-ah FULL-jih-dah variety sul-ih-VAN-tee- 'Little Goldstar'
A delightful dwarf cultivar that delivers a nonstop display of golden-yellow blooms, perfect for brightening up borders, containers, and small-space gardens.
'Little Goldstar' is a compact, dwarf selection of Rudbeckia fulgida, bred in Germany by Georg Uebelhart and patented in 2011 (US Plant Patent 22,397). Shining golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers with chocolate-brown centers bloom from midsummer into fall atop a tidy, well-branched clump — a true dwarf well suited to smaller gardens and the front of the border.
Pros
True dwarf habit, smaller than most Rudbeckia fulgida selections
Long bloom season from midsummer into fall
Compact, tidy form needs little staking or dividing
Deer and rabbit resistant
Cons
Can be susceptible to powdery mildew or leaf spot in humid or crowded conditions
Highlights
Patented dwarf selection, notably smaller than Goldsturm
Well suited to small gardens and container plantings
Plant Data
Mature Size
12 - 18 inches
tall. 12 - 20 inches
wide.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium : Tolerates average garden moisture; avoid prolonged drought.
Zones
4a - 9b
(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 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 to October
Flower Color
Golden-Yellow Rays, Chocolate-Brown Center
Absolutely Easy Garden Recipes that include Little Goldstar Black Eyed Susan
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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
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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