Rudbeckia Little Goldstar

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little Goldstar' PP22397

Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan

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 at retail and in the garden. It coordinates perfectly with fall potted mums and asters. 

Since this variety is produced by tissue culture, the plants will be much more uniform than the seed grown ‘Goldsturm’, resulting in fewer losses for growers and retailers.

Height:

14.0-16.0 Inches

Spread:

14.0-16.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer

Late Summer

Early Fall

Long Blooming

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Songbirds

Seasonal Interest:

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Cottage

Eclectic

Prairie

Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Easy To Grow

Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America