• Rudbeckia laciniata
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • Yellow
  • Double

Golden Glow

Hortensia

Perennial rudbeckia laciniata black-eyed Susan in yellow, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Fully double, drooping yellow flower heads about 3 inches across. USDA zones 3–9.

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A Golden Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Golden Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Golden Glow black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Golden Glow black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia laciniata Double · 3 in (8 cm)
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
5–7 ft (152–213 cm) Spread: 2–3 ft (61–91 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Rudbeckia laciniata

In the garden

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

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Origin

Introduced into cultivation in the Victorian era as var. hortensia and now treated as a cultivar, per Missouri Botanical Garden.

Sources

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  • A Golden Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
    A Golden Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
  • Golden Glow black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
    Golden Glow black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Golden Glow hardy in my zone?

Golden Glow 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 Golden Glow need full sun?

Golden Glow grows in full sun or part shade.

When does Golden Glow bloom?

Golden Glow blooms in midsummer and late summer.

Is Golden Glow good for cutting?

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

See also

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A Herbstsonne black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Herbstsonne Tall coneflower with drooping yellow rays and green cones, 5 to 7 feet, June to August. Rudbeckia laciniataEarly summerTall
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 Sahara black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Sahara Compact black-eyed Susan with double blooms in copper, brown, pale yellow and soft rose. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
A Gloriosa Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta seed strain with large bicolor double blooms from summer to fall. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height

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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 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

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