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Black Eyed Susan {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25}
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Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (AKA BlackEyed Susan, Black-Eyed Susan, Golden Cone Flower, Golden Coneflower, Orange Coneflower)
Pronunciation: rood-BEK-ee-uh ful-JEE-duh GOLD-sturm
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A true garden classic, perennial plant with dramatic 1- to 2-inch, sunny, golden-yellow blooms encasing a chocolate brown/black cone center, Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (or Black Eyed Susan as she is commonly called) promises to deliver height, depth and contrast to any landscape. She is outstanding in mass plantings, as a border perennial, or as groundcover sure to choke out most weeds.

Tolerant of heat, drought and poor soil, perennials do not come any easier or more hardy and striking. It's practically a gardening crime not to include this stately beauty amongst your perennials.

Sometimes misspelled as 'Goldstrum', the leaves are coarse, dark-green, lanceolate to ovate, and 3-6 inches long; its stem leaves are smaller, almost bract-like. From mid-July to October, the "gold storm" can blanket the tops of 18- to 30-inch tall plants.

'Goldsturm' works exceptionally well in both residential and commercial landscapes, because of its durability and dramatic visual impact. It attracts butterflies, makes an excellent cut flower, and adapts to a wide variety of soil conditions. Once established, it spreads rapidly. Deadheading is recommended to prolong the blooming season; this is one of the plants whose seeds drive birds crazy.

In the winter, its black stems and seed-heads add contrast and texture to the muted tans of other ornamental grasses. Though tolerant of poor soils and mild droughts, it grows best in well-drained, consistently moist soil.

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05/18/2016 By Richard Stefanello
Product reviewed: Black Eyed Susan {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Plants arrived very fast , they were packed very well, they have been planted and are doing fine they are going to look great as they grow. The online ordering was very fast and the site very easy to use.
Eager to see these in bloom
04/28/2016 By Sandra Laughlin
Product reviewed: Black Eyed Susan {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

I am so eager to see these Black Eyed Susans in their full grown & blooming glory! I was a bit distressed to see their roots were pot bound, but with a little time & TLC I was able to unwind the roots & get them planted. If they are as beautiful as those... Read full review >
Black Eyed Susans
11/11/2015 By Barbara Adams
Product reviewed: Black Eyed Susan {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Very impressed that the roots were busting out of the containers. How good is that?
Love my Black Eyed Suzies
10/01/2015 By Sharon L. Price
Product reviewed: Black Eyed Susan {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Received my Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm in great shape. Healthy plants however pot bound..I was concerned...however all 24 plants are in my garden and are doing very well....they are thriving. We here in VA have had unusual end of September weather..very... Read full review >
Green goodness
06/03/2015 By Hilary Van Ness
Product reviewed: Black Eyed Susan {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

the plants arrived in a very timely manner, they were in pots as promised. All of the plants had a healthy root system and weren't dried out at all. They've been in the ground for a week and they look very, very happy! Thanks so much for doing a fabulous... Read full review >
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Deadheading spent flower heads is recommended to promote extended blooming.
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