American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan Plants Blooming in the Sunlight
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American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 18 - 21 Inches
  • Mature Spread 18 - 21 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8

Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush', commonly known as American Gold Rush Black-eyed Susan, is your ticket to long-lasting, late-season blooming. Its cheerful golden, daisy-like petals surround a black cone. The slender, hairy foliage is resistant to septoria leaf spot, a fungus that commonly affects rudbeckia varieties. This is a more compact form than ‘Goldsturm’ and will not flop despite its heavy flower production. American Gold Rush won the All-American Selection award in 2020 for its superior flower production and compact form.

The American Gold Rush is an upright, mounding perennial that forms large clumps over time. It is quite cold hardy, down to zone 3, and the foliage looks flawless, even in humid conditions. It attracts beneficial pollinators, including butterflies and bees. It is also deer resistant. This herbaceous perennial fits in nicely in cut-flower gardens, perennial beds, or container gardens. 

American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan Care

This perennial thrives in full sun even in hot and humid climates. It grows well in average soil, including clay and sandy types. It is not particular about the soil pH or fertility. Provide regular water over the first growing season and occasional water thereafter during hot, dry periods. You can conserve moisture by applying mulch at the base of the plant. Fertilizer is not needed.

American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan gently self-seeds, providing an easy source of new plants. To prevent volunteers, snip off spent blooms, which also encourages reblooming. It can be divided every 3 - 4 years in the spring or fall. Plant will go dormant in the winter, and the spent foliage can be cut to the ground before spring.

American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan Spacing

Space these rudbeckias at least 18 inches apart, center on center, for mass planting. This perennial also grows easily in containers, provided the pots are large enough for the plant’s extensive root system. We recommend planting in containers at least 16 inches in diameter, and sizing up every spring.   

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American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 18 - 21 Inches
Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Yellow
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Late Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Disease
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer
Brand:
Common Name: American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: RUDBECKIA X `AMERICAN GOLD RUSH`
SKU:
1010041-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.