• Other species
  • Perennial
  • Zones 5–8
  • Yellow
  • Single

Sundance

Perennial other species black-eyed Susan in yellow, blooming in late summer and fall. Bright yellow drooping rays around a large brownish-purple center cone. USDA zones 5–8.

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A Sundance black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Sundance black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Sundance black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Sundance black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Other species Single
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–4 ft (91–122 cm) Spread: 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 5–8 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Rudbeckia grandiflora

In the garden

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

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Origin

Seed strain of rough coneflower, a native of the western Mississippi Valley, introduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds.

Bred by Jelitto Perennial Seeds

Sources

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Sundance hardy in my zone?

Sundance survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 5 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Sundance need full sun?

Sundance grows in full sun.

When does Sundance bloom?

Sundance blooms in late summer and fall.

Is Sundance good for cutting?

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

See also

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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 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 Green Wizard black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Green Wizard Rayless western coneflower with black cones and green sepals, 3 to 5 feet tall. Other speciesEarly summerTall
A Rudbeckia missouriensis black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia missouriensis Native Missouri coneflower with yellow rays and black centers, 2 to 3 feet, June to October. Other speciesEarly summerMedium height

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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
Golda Emanis Giant coneflower with golden spring foliage and tall yellow flowers, June to July. Rudbeckia maximaEarly summerTall

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