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Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'
Choose American Gold Rush Coneflower if you want a bold yellow perennial that fills in fast and resists leaf spot; the tradeoff is it is not the best pick where deer feed regularly.
Buy This If
You want strong yellow bloom.
You prefer compact, full growth.
Leaf spot has been a problem.
Skip This If
Deer feed heavily nearby.
Your bed is mostly shade.
You dislike deadheading.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The deep yellow flowers give a border a clear summer focal point without needing a large shrub footprint.
Growth Rate
A
This is a fast grower and should fill its spot quicker than many slower clumping perennials.
Maintenance
B
It is not fussy, but deadheading helps rebloom and tired stems should be cleaned up.
Deer Resistance
B+
Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
B+
Its compact habit works well in smaller borders and containers, though it still needs room to mound out.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for customers who want dependable yellow summer color without choosing a taller, looser perennial. Give it open space, average moisture, and plan to deadhead if rebloom matters.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
2 ft
Mature Width
3.5 ft
Hardiness Zones
4a-8b
Spacing
1.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Upright, clumping
Customers Usually Ask
Is this the same as purple coneflower?
No, this is Rudbeckia, closer to a black-eyed Susan type.
Will it rebloom?
Yes, deadheading helps push more flowers.
Is it good in a container?
Yes, if the pot does not dry out hard between waterings.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!