Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' - Golden Rudbeckia

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Common name: Golden Coneflower
Scientific name: Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'
Flower color: Double golden-yellow flowers with brown centers
Mature height: 50 to 70 cm (20 to 28 inches)
Mature spread: 35 to 50 cm (14 to 20 inches)
Habit: Upright, vigorous, and well-branched
Bloom period: July to November (generous and prolonged blooming)
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Moderate to low
Soil type: Well-drained, tolerant
Hardiness zone: Zones 2 to 11
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Pinch stems in spring to promote denser branching and a more compact shape. After flowering, cut the plant back to 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) from the ground to encourage vigorous regrowth the following spring. Apply organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and enrich the soil.

Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to rejuvenate the plant and maintain its vitality. Water regularly during the first year of planting to establish a deep root system. Once well-established, Rudbeckia is very drought-tolerant and requires little watering.