Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm', Black Eyed Susan or Orange Coneflower

A perennially popular cultivar of the Black-Eyed Susan first introduced in in 1937 and has continued winning merits and awards since. Low-maintenance and more compact than other varieties with large 4-inch wide blooms that just keep coming mid-summer through fall. Enjoys sunny moist well-draining areas but can tolerate some shade with good air-flow (true regardless in humid areas). Established plants will weather some drought. Clump forming via rhizomes.

Perennial; Mature size: 1-2 ft. Tall x 1-2 ft. Wide

Minimum temperature: -40° F