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Rudbeckia (per) fulgida GoldBlitz

Black-eyed Susan

Strong, low-maintenance variety for borders and landscapes. Plants have tight foliage with shiny, dark green leaves that hold back weeds and flower abundantly from summer well into fall. Golden yellow horizontal petals contrast nicely with the black center disc.

  • »  Orange-yellow daisies with a distinct dark brown cone
  • »  Long-season blooms from mid to late summer
  • »  Remove spent flowers to stimulate continuous blooms
  • »  Source of winter food for birds if left over winter
  • »  One of the most popular perennials; will self-seed
  • »  Lives 5 to 10 years

Ball Horticulture
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Habit
• Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rudbeckia (per) fulgida 'GoldBlitz'

Rudbeckias like full sun, but they also will do well in partial shade. Plant them in well-drained, not overly rich soil. Removing spent flowers in order to stimulate continuous bloom. They provide winter interest and the seeds are a source of winter food for small birds. Plants will self seed, so if this becomes a maintenance issue it is best to cut back in the fall. Very easily dividable in the spring. It makes a great cut flower.