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Rudbeckia Goldstrum

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Rudbeckia Goldstrum

Flower

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–9
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 12" spacing
  • Low water
  • pH 5.5–7.5
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  • 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.