RUDBECKIA~LITTLE GOLDSTAR~DWARF BLACK EYED SUSAN PLANT HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWERS!!
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Culture
Easily grown in dry to medium, organically rich to average, well-drained soils in full sun. Best bloom occurs in full sun, although plants will tolerate some light shade. Plants prefer consistent moisture throughout the growing season, with some tolerance for drought once established. Tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions including dry soil, clay soil, and urban environments. Good air circulation is appreciated. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Plants slowly spread in the garden by rhizomes.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Rudbeckia fulgida is a herbaceous
perennial native to the eastern United States which occurs in both dry
and moist soils in open woods, glades and thickets. An upright,
rhizomatous, clump-forming, free-blooming coneflower which typically
grows to 3' tall, often forming colonies in the wild. Features
daisy-like flowers (to 2.5" across) with yellow rays and brownish-purple
center disks. Prolific bloom production over a long mid-summer to fall
bloom period. Oblong to lanceolate, medium green foliage. Good cut
flower. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and other insect
pollinators. Birds eat the seeds.
Genus name honors Olof Rudbeck
(1630-1702) Swedish botanist and founder of the Uppsala Botanic Garden
in Sweden where Carl Linnaeus was professor of botany.
The specific epithet fulgida means "shining" or "glistening".
'Little
Goldstar' is a compact, floriferous, clump-forming black-eyed Susan
that features dark green foliage and 2-2.5" wide, golden yellow blooms
from mid-summer to early fall. Mature plants will reach around 16" tall
and spread to fill a 2' area. This plant is protected by patent number
PP22397.
Problems
No serious insect or disease problems. Deer tend to avoid this plant.
Uses
Mass in bold drifts in the perennial border, cottage garden, meadow, native plant garden or naturalized area. Provides excellent bloom and color for the late summer. Good cut flower.
