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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.
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:
- 1231010041-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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
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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.