‘American Gold Rush’ black-eyed Susan features golden yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom summer through fall. This Rudbeckia is a complete triple threat with unparalleled color, performance, and disease resistance. All this earned ‘American Gold Rush’ the coveted 2023 Perennial of the Year title from the Perennial Plant Association (PPA). Pollinators like bees and butterflies love feeding on the abundance of nectar during the summer, and then petals fall away in autumn to expose seed heads that are a buffet for birds.
This easy-care perennial is perfectly at home in cottage gardens, adding a touch of nostalgic charm. You can also plant it in your cut flower garden to enjoy its golden blooms in vases indoors; just be sure to leave some for the pollinators!
Vital details:
Plant size: 22-26″ X 40-44″
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Water regularly until established. Once established, it does tolerate mild drought.
Hardiness: USDA zone 4-9 (Find your hardiness zone)
Pollinator value: Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds of all types, as well as other pollinating insects.
Features: Rabbit resistant, native, low flammability, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners, fragrant, award-winning
Pot size: One quart
Plant name: Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’