Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan

Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm') is a garden legend — one of the most celebrated and widely planted perennials in the world, and for excellent reason. Its bold, rich golden-yellow daisy flowers with prominent dark maroon-brown centers bloom in breathtaking abundance from midsummer through fall, transforming the sunny border into a sea of warm, glowing color precisely when many other perennials are winding down for the season.

Grown from professional-grade nursery stock, Goldsturm arrives with a vigorous, well-established root system ready to establish quickly and perform with the consistent, garden-proven excellence that has made this variety a perennial staple for generations of gardeners. Its sturdy, upright habit, exceptional durability, and the sheer volume of its golden bloom production make it as indispensable in the contemporary low-maintenance perennial border as it has always been in the classic cottage garden.

• Legendary Golden-Yellow Late-Season Blooms: Rich golden-yellow daisy flowers with prominent dark maroon-brown centers bloom in breathtaking abundance from midsummer through fall — providing a season-extending color display that fills the sunny border with warm, glowing energy precisely when many other perennials are fading.
• Award-Winning Garden Performance: A Perennial Plant of the Year recipient and one of the most widely planted perennials in the world, Goldsturm has earned its legendary status through decades of consistent, reliable, and spectacular garden performance across a vast range of climates and conditions.
• Exceptional Wildlife Value: The abundant golden blooms attract a continuous parade of butterflies, native bees, and beneficial insects throughout the long bloom season, while the persistent seed heads provide critical late-season and winter food for birds — making Goldsturm one of the most ecologically valuable garden perennials available.
• Sturdy, Upright Border Habit: Strong, well-branched stems and a tidy, upright clumping habit provide reliable structure and midsummer-to-fall color in the mixed perennial border without staking, sprawling, or requiring excessive maintenance.
• Professional Grade Root System: This plant arrives with a healthy, well-developed root system that establishes quickly and returns reliably each spring, expanding into larger, more floriferous clumps with each passing season.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun with low to moderate water once established — though it tolerates a wider range of soil conditions than many perennials, excellent drainage and full sun produce the best bloom performance. Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan is a cold-hardy, long-lived perennial suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9. Mature height reaches 24–30 inches with a spread of 18–24 inches. Primary bloom time runs from midsummer through fall (July–October). Divide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring to maintain vigor and maximize flowering.