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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-10
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Fall
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread12" - 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
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