The biggest flowers you can find on a truly hardy Rudbeckia, reaching 7 inches wide! The big, golden blooms continue all summer on sturdy, long stems; perfect for cutting. Excellent planted en masse for a striking display of color. The compact size is also great for containers. Herbaceous perennial.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
3-10 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer, Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
24" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Low |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Showy |
| Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting |
Dakota™ Gold Black-Eyed Susan | Rudbeckia hirta 'Dakota Gold' || The biggest flowers you can find on a truly hardy Rudbeckia, reaching 7 inches wide! The big, golden blooms continue all summer on sturdy, long stems; perfect for cutting. Excellent planted en masse for a striking display of color. The compact size is also great for containers. Herbaceous perennial.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer, Fall,
Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting