Black-eyed Susan (American Gold Rush)

Rudbeckia fulgida 'American Gold Rush'
Common name: Black-eyed Susan

Hardiness zone: 4
Type: Flowering perennial
Native: Yes (cultivar of a North American species)

Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Mesic
Soil pH level: pH 6.0–7.5

Height: 50–60 cm
Spread: 60–75 cm
Colours: Bright golden-yellow petals with a dark brown center
Bloom time: Midsummer to early fall

Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Rabbit resistant: Yes