{"product_id":"rudbeckia-goldstrum","title":"Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia 'Goldsturm'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Black Eyed Susan known for its bold golden yellow daisy like flowers with dark centers that bloom from midsummer into fall. Its strong upright habit and long flowering period make it a dependable backbone plant for sunny borders while adding sustained color and pollinator value through the peak growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late summer into fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is a cultivated selection of a North American native species and is widely used in naturalistic and pollinator focused garden designs for its reliability and extended bloom period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts a wide range of butterflies including Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and Sulphurs which are drawn to its bright nectar rich blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees and bumblebees which actively forage on the open flower centers throughout the bloom season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces seed heads in late season that are valuable for goldfinches and other small seed eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow for full mature clump development and airflow between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for mixed borders, meadow style plantings, and sunny perennial beds where its long bloom season provides reliable color and structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends summer color with similar pollinator appeal and upright form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine textured grass structure and warm seasonal color contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides soft yellow blooms and airy texture that complements Rudbeckia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings vertical structure and strong architectural contrast in mixed plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiatris spicata (Blazing Star)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vertical purple flower spikes that extend pollinator interest through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46487785898145,"sku":"RUDBECKIA FULGIDA GOLDSTURM","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/PastedLayer.png?v=1781808203","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/rudbeckia-goldstrum","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}