Abundance seems too mild a word for the crowd of flowers on Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm,' the black-eyed Susan that was named and chosen for the . The sturdy, 2-by-2-foot plant ...

Understanding the Context

One of the best-loved sights in the late summer border is Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm’. It is truly a magnificent plant, as it provides a dazzling display of flowers from August to ... Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Rudbeckias and sunflowers are late summer’s gold in Sonoma County Despite the oppressive heat of late summer, when we all wilt, the brilliant yellow daisy flowers called black-eyed Susan’s (Rudbeckia) and annual sunflowers (Helianthus) are in full glorious bloom, ...

Key Insights

This native plant may catch our eye while traveling throughout the mid-Atlantic as well as across the nation in mid to late summer. Seen in many gardens and along roadsides, the Rudbeckia is a summer ... St. Catharines Standard: Growing Your Garden: Rudbeckia — chosen perennial of 2023 It’s no wonder the ever-popular rudbeckia was chosen for this year’s perennial of the year by the National Garden Bureau (www.ngb.org), because of its bright colours, ease of growing and the vast ... Fast-growing black-eyed Susan is easily the most commonly known Rudbeckia, with its daisy-like flowers with large seed heads.

Final Thoughts

It also has scratchy, hairy leaves that are characteristic of its genus (this may not be one of its best features, but it does help keep pests away).