A compact Black-Eyed Susan with a tighter habit than ‘Goldsturm’. A long-blooming, low maintenance perennial. 14 – 16″ Botanical Name- Rudbeckia Little Goldstar Pronunciation- rud-BEK-ee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Golden Yellow Bloom Time- July – October Companion Plants- Perovskia ‘Blue Jean Baby’ – compact black-eyed Susan vs blue Russian Sage) Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarch nectaring), seed-eating birds (goldfinches) Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP47A Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to extend blooming; cut back stems in late fall and fertilize lightly. Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back to the ground in late fall. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Avoid over-fertilizing in clay to maintain sturdy stems. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust
