Little Goldstar Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia triloba
rud-BEK-ee-uh TRY-loh-buh
Perennials: Daisy
Brown-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Bushy, upright clump with a profuse display of coneflower daisies. A terrific choice for mass planting. Removing faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the blooming time. Plants may be easily divided in early spring.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Foliage
Gold
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Little Goldstar Black-eyed Susan
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Plant Patent (PP)
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division