Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Gold Rush'
Bright, cheerful, and a true garden classic, Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan lights up the landscape with a profusion of golden-yellow blooms and signature dark centers. This award-winning perennial forms a compact, bushy habit blanketed in daisy-like flowers from mid-summer into fall, offering long-lasting color and strong performance in borders, beds, and containers.
‘Gold Rush’ is a modern, improved variety of the beloved Rudbeckia, known for its exceptional flower power, disease resistance, and neat form. It thrives in full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, making it a favorite for gardeners looking for reliable, low-maintenance color.
Perfect for pollinator gardens and naturalistic plantings, this hardy perennial attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while resisting deer and rabbits. Its upright stems also make it an excellent cut flower for seasonal arrangements.
Add a burst of golden sunshine to your garden with Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan — a durable, vibrant performer that keeps blooming when others fade.
Gold Rush Black Eyed Susan (1 Gallon Pot)
Plant Details & Features:
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Plant Type: Hardy perennial
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Flower Color: Bright golden-yellow with dark brown centers
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Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall
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Height & Spread: 18–24 inches tall, 18–24 inches wide
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
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Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; deadhead to extend bloom time and maintain tidy growth
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Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant
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Special Features: Long-blooming, compact habit, disease-resistant, excellent for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens
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