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