Rudbeckia fulgida Goldstrum

Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan

Description:
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm', commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan, is a hardy, long-blooming perennial that produces a stunning display of golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with dark brown central cones. This robust and low-maintenance plant thrives in Melbourne’s climate, making it a perfect choice for garden beds, borders, and cottage-style gardens. It prefers well-drained soil and flourishes in full sun to part shade. Highly resistant to drought once established, it can tolerate a range of soil conditions. Blooming from summer through autumn, it provides vibrant colour and attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies. This plant is highly adaptable, forming a dense clump that can be divided to create additional plants. Its strong stems make it excellent for cut flowers, adding lasting beauty to floral arrangements.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–80 cm
• Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Golden Yellow with Dark Brown Centres

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cut Flowers

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Salvia
• Sedum (Stonecrop)
• Coreopsis
• Aster