Rudbeckia fulgida 'American Gold Rush' is a robust and vibrant perennial that features striking, golden-yellow flowers with dark brown centers, blooming from late summer to fall. This variety is known for its compact growth habit and long-lasting blooms, making it ideal for borders, meadows, or wildflower gardens. 'American Gold Rush' is particularly noted for its resistance to powdery mildew, which can affect other rudbeckias, making it a more reliable choice for gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal care. Additionally, this cultivar attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding both color and ecological value to the landscape.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - golden yellow
· HEIGHT - 18-24"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
Rudbeckia fulgida 'American Gold Rush' is a robust and vibrant perennial that features striking, golden-yellow flowers with dark brown centers, blooming from late summer to fall. This variety is known for its compact growth habit and long-lasting blooms, making it ideal for borders, meadows, or wildflower gardens. 'American Gold Rush' is particularly noted for its resistance to powdery mildew, which can affect other rudbeckias, making it a more reliable choice for gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal care. Additionally, this cultivar attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding both color and ecological value to the landscape.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - golden yellow
· HEIGHT - 18-24"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
