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'American Gold Rush' Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hybrid

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  • 'American Gold Rush' - Black-Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia hybrid
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  • 'American Gold Rush' - Black-Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia hybrid
  • rudbeckia_american_gold_rush_pp28498_cpbraf_0000_high_res.jpg
Exposure
  • Sun or Shade
Flower Season
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
2'2" 3'8" 66cm 1.1m
Height: 22" - 2'2"
Spread: 3'4" - 3'8"
Height: 56cm - 66cm
Spread: 1.0m - 1.1m
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  • Details

    22 - 26 Inches
    40 - 44 Inches
    40 - 44 Inches
    56cm - 66cm
    1.0m - 1.1m
    1.0m - 1.1m

    Features

    Finally, a Black Eyed Susan that's resistant to the Septoria leaf spot!

    Thanks to the thinner and hairier leaves, this hybrid Rudbeckia shows no signs of the fungus even in wet, humid conditions.

    Long Blooming
    Fall Interest
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    22 - 26 Inches 56cm - 66cm
    Spacing: 
    40 - 44 Inches 1.0m - 1.1m
    Spread: 
    40 - 44 Inches 1.0m - 1.1m
    Flower Colors: 
    Yellow
    Flower Shade: 
    Yellow
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun or Shade

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Fall
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Alkaline Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Easy to grow.

    'American Gold Rush' Rudbeckia hybrid USPP 28,498

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    • I bought 2 dinky plants at the end of September last year and crossed my fingers that they'd make it through the winter. Well not only did they make it, they grew to be absolutely stunning. I haven't had to give them any extra attention and they're doing beautifully in my flowerbed.

      Andrea Ericksen
      , Nebraska
      , United States
      , 10 min ago

    • Wonderful addition to my flower garden as it brings more color. Love it and have it in pots at present will plant in the ground this Fall

      Ellen M Compton
      , Florida
      , United States
      , 3 years ago
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