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Butterfly attractant Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldsturm' or Black-eyed
Susan or Orange Coneflower |
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Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldsturm'
(Black-eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower)
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Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Native to USA
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 2'
Spread: 12-16"'
Blooms: Showy, 3-5-5" long-lasting golden daisy-like flower head,
long narrow petals with black to brown cone centers, mid-Summer-frost
Foliage: Lancelot, herbaceous
Soil: Well-drained
Propagation: Seeds, divide rootballs
Uses: Accent, specimen, container, patio, bedding, masses
Comments: Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldsturm' or Black-eyed Susan or
Orange Coneflower is an upright, self-sowing
hardy perennial. Grown in masses, they really add color to the
landscape. The adult Great Spangled Fritillary butterflies loves
to feed on the nectar of Black-eyed Susan.
Interesting note: Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' was selected the
1999 Perennial of the Year. It is the state flower of Maryland.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-9 |
