• Rudbeckia fulgida
  • Perennial
  • Zones 5–9
  • Yellow
  • Single

Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida

Perennial rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan in yellow, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Single daisy-like heads about 2 inches across with golden yellow rays around a dark brown cone. USDA zones 5–9.

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A Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia fulgida Single · 2 in (5 cm)
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2–3 ft (61–91 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 5–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida

In the garden

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

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Origin

Native botanical variety of orange coneflower; nurseries describe it as among the latest black-eyed Susans to flower.

United States

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All photos

  • A Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
    A Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
  • Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
    Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida hardy in my zone?

Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 5 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida need full sun?

Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida grows in full sun or part shade.

When does Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida bloom?

Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Little Goldstar black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Little Goldstar Compact black-eyed Susan with golden yellow blooms and dark cones, about 1 foot tall, July to September. Rudbeckia fulgidaMidsummerCompact
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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