• Rudbeckia maxima
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–9
  • Yellow
  • Single

Golda Emanis

Perennial rudbeckia maxima black-eyed Susan in yellow, blooming in early summer and midsummer. Golden yellow rays around a tall dark brown central cone. USDA zones 4–9.

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At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia maxima Single
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
5–7 ft (152–213 cm) Spread: 1½–2½ ft (46–76 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Rudbeckia maxima

In the garden

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

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Origin

Found in a native stand of Rudbeckia maxima by Texas botanist Greg Grant and named for his great aunt; foliage emerges golden yellow in spring.

Bred by Greg Grant

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Questions

Is Golda Emanis hardy in my zone?

Golda Emanis survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Golda Emanis need full sun?

Golda Emanis grows in full sun.

When does Golda Emanis bloom?

Golda Emanis blooms in early summer and midsummer.

Is Golda Emanis good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Golda Emanis as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Rudbeckia maxima black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia maxima Giant native coneflower with yellow rays and tall dark cones on 5 to 7 foot stalks, June to July. Rudbeckia maximaEarly summerTall
A American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant American Gold Rush Leaf spot resistant hybrid rudbeckia with golden yellow flowers, 22 to 24 inches, July until frost. Other speciesMidsummerMedium height
A Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Autumn Forest Annual black-eyed Susan with 5 inch blooms in red, yellow and mahogany shades. Rudbeckia hirtaLate springMedium height
A Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Cherry Brandy Compact black-eyed Susan with single wine-red flowers 3 to 4 inches across. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height

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A Cherokee Sunset black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Cherokee Sunset AAS winning mix of mostly double black-eyed Susans in orange, gold, bronze and chocolate. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
A Denver Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Denver Daisy Short-lived perennial black-eyed Susan with brown and gold blooms from midsummer to fall. Rudbeckia hirtaMidsummerMedium height
A Glitters Like Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Glitters Like Gold Hybrid black-eyed Susan with 3 inch golden flowers, 2 to 3 feet, July to September. Other speciesMidsummerMedium height
A Golden Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Golden Glow Victorian double coneflower with fully double yellow flowers on 5 to 7 foot stems, July to September. Rudbeckia laciniataMidsummerTall

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