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Goldblitz Black Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldblitz'
Black Eyed Susan
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Abundant golden yellow blooms are held aloft on sturdy stems from summer through fall. Earlier flowering than 'Goldsturm' with a smaller habit. Attracts pollinators and provides food for many species. A wonderful addition to any cottage garden, container, park strip, or sunny landscape. Can be short-lived but likely to reseed.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Goldblitz Black Eyed Susan get?
About 18-24" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Goldblitz Black Eyed Susan need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Goldblitz Black Eyed Susan need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Goldblitz Black Eyed Susan grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Goldblitz Black Eyed Susan deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Goldblitz Black Eyed Susan in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Goldblitz Black Eyed Susan wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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