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Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush - AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner
Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush - AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner
Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush - AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner
Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush - AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner
Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush - AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner
Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush - AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner
Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush - AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner
Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush - AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner
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Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush

2020 AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner

American Gold Rush’s bright, golden-yellow flowers with black centers and arched petals is a gorgeous addition to any garden. This compact, upright domed-shaped beauty has narrow 2-inch wide hairy foliage bred for its resistance to Septoria leaf spot. This hybrid shows no signs of the fungus even in wet, humid conditions. Blooming from July to September, with some color up until frost, this cultivar has smaller foliage and shorter height compared to other rudbeckia varieties. Incredibly easy to grow and pollinators love it. Destined to be the new rudbeckia staple for gardens and landscapes!

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Categories: 2020, Container Suitable, Cut Flower, Herbaceous Perennials, National, Pollinator Friendly, Rudbeckia, Three year overwintering trial
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Description

AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Rubeckia
Variety Name: American Gold Rush
Genus: Rudbeckia
Species: x
Year: 2020
Common Name: Black Eyed Susan
Type: Perennial
Breeder: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc.
Close Market Comparison: Little Goldstar, Goldsturm

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 4
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal, drought tolerant
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Light green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 22-24 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to frost
Bloom Color: Golden yellow
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid with a black center eye. Composite flower
Bloom Size: 2 inches

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Garden Spacing: 18-24 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
Dried Flower / Everlasting: Yes

HOW TO GROW

Plant in full sun, well drained soil. Water in for the first week or two depending on your weather. Mulch around the base but not on top of the crown or foliage.

JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS

  • “Was very attractive in the perennial garden with nice full bloom coverage late in the season.”
  • “Great habit and longevity.”
  • “Would make an excellent addition to a yard, especially in any sort of mass planting.”
  • ” The foliage texture, plant habit, and flower show are refined in appearance.”
  • ” I believe this is one of the very best rudbeckias I’ve trialed and one of the very best perennials, too.”
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  1. Jeni Cullen, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH – 12/30/2020

    I planted American Gold Rush Rudbeckia in an out of the way, dry area this spring. It was a hot, dry summer where these plants got little to no additional water, and they still looked fantastic. They bloomed throughout the summer and much of the fall, and the foliage continued to look nice through several frosts. A tough, resilient, and easy to grow plant.

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