Goldenglow - Rudbeckia laciniata -  €5 per plant 

Goldenglow is a very appropriate name for this plant as its most striking feature is its bright yellow daisy-like blooms that are cheerful and sunny with quite a long flowering period.  Many useful pollinators are attracted to the plant, which makes a good choice for either borders, meadows, cottage gardens or on a south facing sunny wall or fence. It produces a good amount of biomass and is reported to be helpful in healing burns when made into a poultice. To order this plant please contact us [email protected]. 

Context

  • native region: North America
  • habitat: Stream banks and moist places in rich low ground
  • family: Asteraceae​

Predators

  • None known or experienced

Needs, tolerances 

  • Light: Full sun or partial shade
  • soil pH:  Acid, neutral -basic alkaline 
  • USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 7
  • Prefers moist soil
  • Can tolerate strong winds
  • Taller plants may need support.

Known hazards 

  • This plant is reported to be poisonous to cattle, sheep and pigs

Overview

  • Perennial growing to 2.4 m  by 1 m at a medium rate.​
  • It is in flower from July to October
  • The flowers are hermaphrodite and are pollinated by bees, hoverflies and other flying insects
  • The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
  • Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 
  • Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. 
  • It can grow in semi-shade or no shade. 
  • It prefers moist soil.

Characteristics

  • form: Perennial 
  • layer : Herb Layer 
  • habit: Upright
  • height x width (m): 2.4 x 1 ​ 

Products 

  • Flowers are ornamental and very showy. They are a cheerful yellow colour with quite a long bloom time.  They attract a lot of wildlife including a diversity of birds and useful pollinators.  As the plant reaches a good height, it is easy to view the hub of activity around the blooms, including many butterflies.
  • Leaves are an attracive shape and colour.
  • It produces a lot of biomass useful for composting and mulching.

Functions/behaviours

  • Tolerates hot and humid summers, but not drought.
  • ​Deadheading old flowers will encourage new blooms.
  • Grows quite tall so can be used to cover a south facing wall or fence in the summer time.
  • Divide clumps to control growth.
If you would like this plant please send an email to [email protected] with your order. 
Balkan Ecology Project