'American Gold Rush' - Black-Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia hybrid | Proven Winners Rudbeckia fulgida ‘American Gold Rush’ (Black-Eyed Susan) is a compact, clump-forming perennial boasting masses of golden-yellow daisies, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a dark central cone. Tolerant of both hot and humid summer months, American Gold Rush Rudbeckia is naturally compact fitting well into a variety of garden settings.
This cultivar has proved excellent fungus resistance, which is important when selecting a Black-Eyed Susan to add to the landscape. Just in time, Chicago-area breeder Brent Horvath, from Intrinsic Perennials, has bred and introduced a new Rudbeckia cultivar called ‘American Gold Rush’. You may look at the photo and wonder what’s different. First and foremost, this cultivar has excellent resistance to septoria leaf spot.
rudbeckia american gold rush, The refined foliage and mounded habit of Rudbeckia American Gold Rush provide architectural interest, with dried flower stalks and dark seed heads creating stunning winter texture against snow. A landscape favorite that looks equally beautiful in bloom and dormancy. ‘American Gold Rush’ is a naturally compact cultivar (a bit more compact than 'Goldsturm') with narrow, 2 inch wide hairy foliage bred for its resistance to septoria leaf spot. Gorgeous bright, yellow-gold flowers bloom from July to September. Description American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan is a compact native herbaceous perennialwith an upright clumping habit and hairy green narrow foliage.
rudbeckia american gold rush, The large daisy-like golden yellow flowers have a black-brown center disk and bloom from mid-summer into fall and can experience another bloom if deadheaded. Thanks to the thinner and hairier leaves, this hybrid Rudbeckia shows no signs of the fungus even in wet, humid conditions. A dome-like habit of golden yellow flowers with black centers are produced heavily from July to September here in Michigan, with some color until frost.
