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Goldsturm Black Eyed Susan (#1)
Goldsturm Black Eyed Susan (#1)
$8.00
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48 in stock
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'
Choose Goldsturm Coneflower for a sunny, natural-looking perennial bed that needs strong yellow color in summer; the tradeoff is that it is not the cleanest choice for formal edging or heavy deer pressure.
Buy This If
- You want dependable summer yellow.
- You plant in groups, not singles.
- You like cut flowers.
Skip This If
- Deer browse your perennials hard.
- You need a tidy evergreen edge.
- The bed stays very dry.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It carries strong color when planted in groups and looks best in a relaxed perennial border. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace without acting like a fast-spreading groundcover. |
| Maintenance | B | Basic deadheading and seasonal cleanup help it stay presentable, but it is not fussy. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B- | It can work in smaller beds, but it looks better with enough room for a small grouping. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a flowering perennial, not a plant for privacy or visual blocking. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Goldsturm in groups of several plants, not as one lone plant, because that is where the color reads well from a driveway, patio, or front walk.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5 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 Echinacea?
No, Goldsturm is Rudbeckia, though both are commonly called coneflowers.
Can I cut the flowers?
Yes, the stems are useful for simple summer cut arrangements.
Does it need rich soil?
No, but it performs better where soil does not stay bone dry.
Fall is the best time to plant in New England
- Roots establish before the ground freezes
- Less heat stress than summer planting
- Real markdowns while supplies last
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41036
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