Little Goldstar Black-Eyed Susan | Rudbeckia fulgida

Native cultivar*. This Jelitto introduction is a terrific improvement over the industry standard ‘Goldsturm’. While ‘Goldsturm’ can stand waist-high in bloom with tall, wispy flowering stems, ‘Little Goldstar’ is a much more compact, proportional plant.  Standing just knee high, this plant forms a bushy, short clump of rich green foliage covered with a dome of closely spaced, starburst-shaped, 2-2½”, golden yellow blossoms held just above the foliage. 

Very well-branched scapes carry loads of flowers from midsummer through early fall.  Over 80 flowers have been counted on a single plant, making this selection more floriferous than 'Goldsturm'.

This plant looks fantastic in containers.  It coordinates perfectly with fall potted mums and asters.  

Height: 14.0-16.0 Inches

Spread: 14.0-16.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones: 4-10

Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Bloom Time: Midsummer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Long Blooming

Other Notes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Songbirds, Bee Friendly

*This plant is a native cultivar, also known as a "Nativar", meaning it was developed by humans for selection or improvements. This plant is a cultivar of the native northeastern species Rudbeckia triloba and Rudbeckia fulgida.