Supplanting the older, unnamed black-eyed Susans that used to be found commercially, Goldstrum offers all the best attributes of the original without the inevitable weaklings that used to appear sporadically. Goldstrum produces masses of gold daisy-like blooms for months from mid summer on, filling out flower beds and supplying lots of straight stemmed blossoms to display in white ironstone pitchers. This perennial has been designated by the American Horticultural Society as a Great Plant for American Gardens and the Perennial Plant Society's Perennial Plant of the Year in 1999. Better credentials are come to by.
Highlights & Hints
- Perfect for a cottage garden
- An wonderful addition to casual bouquets
- Attractive to butterflies but not to deer
Common Name:
Black-eyed Susan
Botanical Name:
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldstrum'
Color:
4-5" flowers with gold petals surrounding a deep chocolate center