Rudbeckia fulgida 'GoldBlitz'

 Rudbeckia fulgida 'GoldBlitz'                                                                                                    (Brown-Eyed Susan) 'GoldBlitz' is a first-year-flowering Rudbeckia that is cold hardy, requiring no vernalization. Blooms 3 weeks earlier than R. 'Goldsturm', with a slightly smaller flower and leaf size but just as beautiful, having a compact habit and gold flowers atop dark green foliage. Blooms summer through fall. 24-28"x 14-18", Z3-9.