Rudbeckia fulgida - Goldsturm

wildlifetrees and plants
Written By Elizabeth Broadbent

Rudbeckia fulgida - Goldsturm

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Other names:

  • Goldsturm

Family - Asteraceae | Genus - Rudbeckia

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Flower:

  • July - August

Soil:

  • Moist

  • Clay, Loam, Chalk

  • Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Height:

  • Up to 60cm

Identifying Features:

  • Deep yellow flower with thin petals and black center

  • Erect stem

  • Oval leaves

About

The Goldsturm is a hardy yellow flower burst with colour during the late summer months. It likes moist ground and can withstand summer storm and still keep it petals.

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