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Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum'
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Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum'

Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum'

$12.95

Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' 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.

Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer into fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average to well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This 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.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts a wide range of butterflies including Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and Sulphurs which are drawn to its bright nectar rich blooms.

Bees

  • Supports native bees and bumblebees which actively forage on the open flower centers throughout the bloom season.

Birds

  • Produces seed heads in late season that are valuable for goldfinches and other small seed eating birds.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow for full mature clump development and airflow between plants.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for mixed borders, meadow style plantings, and sunny perennial beds where its long bloom season provides reliable color and structure.

Companion Plants

  • Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - Extends summer color with similar pollinator appeal and upright form.
  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds fine textured grass structure and warm seasonal color contrast.
  • Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Provides soft yellow blooms and airy texture that complements Rudbeckia.
  • Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Brings vertical structure and strong architectural contrast in mixed plantings.
  • Liatris spicata (Blazing Star) - Adds vertical purple flower spikes that extend pollinator interest through summer.

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