Rudbeckia fulgida is a herbaceous perennial native to the eastern united states which occurs in both dry and moist soils in open woods, glades and thickets Deep green foliage and sturdy stems give it a fine form. It does best in full sun but tolerates partial shade
It also bears up under hot, humid summers and, once established, will tolerate drought New jersey department of environmental protection, state parks, forests & historic sites, state forest fire service & forestry, office of natural lands management, new jersey natural heritage program, trenton, nj. The plant spreads by underground stems called rhizomes to form large clumps.
Rudbeckia fulgida are vigorously flowering yellow daisies with brown to black eyes Rich green foliage makes this a superb cut flower Makes a beautiful mass planting Combines well with ornamental grasses
Butterflies will give thanks for this late season nectar source. Fulgida is a dense branching perennial that expands from rhizomes for form small colonies Stems are sturdy and pubescent with narrow shiny deep green leaves The blades are consistent in size unlike other species that have upper leaves reduced in size.
Rudbeckia fulgida var.fulgida rare plant profile
