Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold'

Also Known As

BLACK-EYED SUSAN
Early Bird Gold Black-Eyed Susan
Early Bird Gold Gloriosa Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9a

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Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold' plant details

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This time the early bird gets a beautiful bloom instead of a worm! Bright and sunny black-eyed susan flowers appear on sturdy two foot stems in June and they just keep coming until October; dark-green foliage forms 2 x 2' mounds, perfect for the border or container. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A must have perennial! Early Bird Gold Rudbeckia produces wave after wave of bright golden yellow, 3-4" daisies from late spring to fall on a nicely branching plant. This exciting new day-length neutral and thusly free flowering Black-Eyed Susan was discovered at Dupont Nursery near Plaquemine, Louisiana and is sure to bring in the butterflies and pollinators as well as providing color all summer. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and reliable. Early Bird Gold was selected from a stand of Goldstrum Rudbeckia and inherits all of that award winning perennial's attributes yet it flowers continuously over a much longer period. Rudbeckia fulgida is native to much of the central and eastern United States. PP 20286

By: Almost Eden

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How to Grow Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant