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

Little Goldstar

Perennial rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan in yellow, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Golden yellow single blooms 2 to 2.5 inches wide with a dark brown center cone. USDA zones 3–9.

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A Little Goldstar black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Little Goldstar black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Little Goldstar black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Little Goldstar black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia fulgida Single · 2 in (5–6 cm)
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
12–15 in (30–38 cm) Spread: 1–2 ft (30–61 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

Compact, floriferous black-eyed Susan protected by U.S. plant patent PP22397, according to Missouri Botanical Garden.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • Nature Hills NurseryLive plant

    Quart Container

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    $19.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Garden Goods DirectLive plant

    1 Gallon Pot

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    $29.95Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Little Goldstar hardy in my zone?

Little Goldstar 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 Little Goldstar need full sun?

Little Goldstar grows in full sun.

When does Little Goldstar bloom?

Little Goldstar blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Little Goldstar good for cutting?

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

See also

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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
A Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Early Bird Gold Day-neutral black-eyed Susan with bright yellow flowers from mid-June to October, 18 to 24 inches. Rudbeckia fulgidaEarly 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 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

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