Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'

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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Flower color: Bright yellow petals with dark brown centers
Foliage color: Deep green, lance-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Midsummer to early fall
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead for extended bloom time
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-9
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and songbirds

Perennials

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'

Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' produces an abundance of golden-yellow blossoms from mid-summer through early fall, making it a lively addition to any garden. Each daisy-like flower is centered with a deep brown cone, creating a bold contrast against the bright petals that radiate outward. The blooms stand tall on sturdy stems, forming clusters that add cheerful warmth to beds, borders, and naturalized areas.

Originating from native North American species, 'Goldsturm' is celebrated for its durability and adaptability, thriving in a variety of garden settings.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Midsummer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Bird Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias

Design tip

Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.