• Rudbeckia fulgida
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • Yellow
  • Single

Early Bird Gold

Perennial rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan in yellow, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Single daisy-like flowers 3 to 4 inches across with bright yellow rays and a dome-shaped dark brown center cone. USDA zones 3–9.

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A Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia fulgida Single · 3–4 in (8–10 cm)
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) Spread: 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Rudbeckia fulgida

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Found growing in a field of 'Goldsturm' at Dupont Nursery in Louisiana; reported to be day neutral, so bloom starts without regard to day length.

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  • A Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
    A Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
  • Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
    Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Early Bird Gold hardy in my zone?

Early Bird Gold survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Early Bird Gold need full sun?

Early Bird Gold grows in full sun.

When does Early Bird Gold bloom?

Early Bird Gold blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Early Bird Gold good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Early Bird Gold as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Viette's Little Suzy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Viette's Little Suzy Compact black-eyed Susan with yellow rays and dark centers, 12 to 15 inches, July to September. Rudbeckia fulgidaMidsummerCompact
A City Garden black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant City Garden Compact 12 inch black-eyed Susan with yellow-orange flowers, July to September. Rudbeckia fulgidaMidsummerCompact

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