Glitters Like Gold - Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia × 'Glitters Like Gold' is a compact hybrid Black-Eyed Susan with heavy golden-yellow flowers over rounded, hairy foliage. It flowers from midsummer into fall and suits sunny borders, mass plantings and cutting gardens; its size is listed at about 24–36 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide. [Intrinsic Introductions](https://intrinsicintroductions.com/images/print/2026/Intrinsic%20Introductions%202026.pdf) describes its disease-resistant foliage and preference for sun to light shade in soil that is not wet. ## Growing Conditions Grow in full sun to light shade. The breeder lists this hybrid for zones 4–9 and says it tolerates most soil except wet conditions; a separate [2025 catalog](https://www.rootsrhizomes.com/downloads/RR_2025WebCatalog.pdf) lists zones 3–9 and the 24–36 inch height and 12–24 inch spread used here. ## Seasonal Interest Deep gold flowers, about three inches across, are produced heavily from midsummer into fall. The rounded, hairy foliage resembles 'Goldsturm' and has improved resistance to Septoria leaf spot. The plant works in perennial borders, mass plantings and cutting gardens. ## Maintenance Water occasionally during summer to keep soil moist but not wet. [Hortech](https://hortech.com/plant/rudbeckia-x-glitters-like-gold-pp30933/) recommends leaving the stems through winter and cutting them back in early spring.