Description
Early Bird Gold Black Eyed Susan is a long-blooming perennial that brightens the garden with cheerful golden-yellow flowers surrounding dark brown centers from early summer through mid-fall. As its name suggests, Early Bird Gold Black Eyed Susan begins flowering earlier than many similar varieties and continues producing blooms well into the fall season. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders, pollinator plantings, and patio containers. The long-lasting flowers are also perfect for fresh-cut arrangements and attract butterflies throughout the growing season.
Easy to grow and highly reliable, Early Bird Gold Black Eyed Susan thrives in full sun and adapts to a wide range of well-drained soils. This hardy perennial forms a tidy clump of dark green foliage and provides months of vibrant color with very little maintenance. Its extended bloom period, compact habit, and exceptional durability make it a standout addition to perennial beds, cottage gardens, and mixed container displays.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold'
Color: yellow
Light: full sun
Watering: water when the top couple of inches of soil are dry
Soil: well draining
Zone: 3 – 9
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: perennial
Mature Size: height (24″), width (24″)
Blooming Season: early summer – mid fall
Growth Rate: fast
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