Perennials

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'

Goldsturm black-eyed Susan

Golden daisies with dark brown cones top upright branching stems. A reliable late-summer accent, especially in generous groups. Divide crowded clumps in spring.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 24–36 in. tall × 18–24 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well drained
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–10
Bloom: Golden yellow; midsummer–early fall.

Sizes & prices

#1$16.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Water during establishment and extended dry spells.
Wet soil: Use well-drained garden soil.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Birds: Seeds provide food

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a North American native species. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Growing & care

Seedheads: Leave some for birds and winter interest, or remove to limit seedlings.
Soil: Ordinary soil; avoid overly rich feeding.

Sources & photo credits

Walters Gardens

publications.ca.uky.edu

NC State Extension

Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' Resized for web display; no crop.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.