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American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'

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Overview

The Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' embodies a vibrant spectacle, featuring yellow blossoms around a dark center—classic hallmarks of Black-Eyed Susans. These hardy perennials thrive in zones 4-9, basking in full sun with an upright stance. Mature specimens reach 22-24 inches tall and spread 18-22 inches wide, offering disease resistance with a prolific summer-to-fall bloom. Ideal for borders, the plant invites pollinators, enhancing ecological value.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush') — The Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' embodies a vibrant spectacle
American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush') — featuring yellow blossoms around a dark center‚Äîclassic hallmarks of Black-Eyed Susans

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
22–26 Inches
Mature width
40–44 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush') — The Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' embodies a vibrant spectacle
American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush') — featuring yellow blossoms around a dark center‚Äîclassic hallmarks of Black-Eyed Susans

Photograph: F. D. Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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