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Rudbeckia Goldstrum
FlowerRudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'
- Full sun
- Zones 3–9
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- pH 5.5–7.5
Overview
This Perennial Plant Association Hall of Fame winner delivers an incredible show of bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with prominent dark centers from summer through fall. Goldsturm is virtually maintenance-free, drought tolerant once established, and attracts beneficial pollinators while providing seeds for birds in winter. It's the perfect choice for naturalizing and creates stunning mass plantings in sunny borders.
Planting
Direct sow in spring or fall, or start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Seeds need light to germinate.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 5.5–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-30.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, leaf miners, slugs (rarely problematic). Common diseases: Powdery mildew in humid conditions, crown rot in wet soils.