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'

Deciduous Perennial Compact, Upright, Clump-Forming
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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Echinacea, Salvia, Sedum, Nepeta, Coreopsis
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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 04/13 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 04/13 - 09/30

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