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Rudbeckia fulgida 'Swiss Gold'

Also Known As

  • Black-Eyed Susan

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Rudbeckia fulgida 'Swiss Gold' plant details

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Swiss Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia fulgida 'Swiss Gold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia fulgida 'Swiss Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

You probably know 'Swiss Gold' as Black-Eyed Susan, those robust, bright orange-yellow American daisies with the dark centers. As charming in seed as it is in flower, its abundant chocolate-brown seed heads last until Thanksgiving. Strong stems bear flowers almost 3 ft. high without staking; foliage is dark green and hirsute. Set a meadow ablaze with a large drift. Effective with Eupatorium 'Gateway', Aster 'Coombe Fishacre' and Deschampsia 'Goldgeh

Gardening facts about Rudbeckia fulgida 'Swiss Gold' plant

How to Grow Rudbeckia fulgida 'Swiss Gold'

  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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