Rudbeckia hirta 'Amarillo Gold' (Black Eyed Susan)

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Amarillo Gold’
(Black-Eyed Susan)

‘Amarillo Gold’ is a hardy biennial or short-lived perennial that blooms its first year, producing daisy-like golden flowers 4–6" wide. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, performing best in moist, organically rich conditions. Heat and drought tolerant once established, it blooms freely through summer. Deadheading encourages rebloom and helps control self-seeding, though plants often persist naturally in the garden through reseeding.

Light: Full sun
Height: 12–24"
Spread: 12–18"
Zone: 4–9
Features: First-year bloomer, heat and drought tolerant, long flowering season, self-seeds readily, easy to grow