Rising Sun® Chestnut Gold - Black-Eyed Susan

Rising Sun® Chestnut Gold is a compact Rudbeckia hirta selection with dark-gold ray flowers and a chestnut-red eye. [Green Fuse](https://green-fuse.com/new/rudbeckia-rising-sun/) lists Chestnut Gold in its Rising Sun® line, and the plant [patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP32386P2/en) identifies the selection by code RRICG02-0. ### Flowers and placement The [patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP32386P2/en) describes a dense, well-branched plant with flowers continuing from spring into mid-fall. It reports a typical flowering height of about 60–65 cm and a spread near 50 cm; [Green Fuse](https://green-fuse.com/new/rudbeckia-rising-sun/) presents the plant as a compact garden selection. Use it where repeated warm-colored blooms can be seen from paths or patios, allowing space for the rounded clump. ### Growing conditions Provide bright sun and well-drained soil. The [patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP32386P2/en) reports good heat tolerance and some drought tolerance, with plants able to remain in dry soil for several days without damage. Water during establishment and during extended drought rather than maintaining constantly wet soil. ## Maintenance Water regularly while the root system establishes, then allow the soil surface to dry between irrigations. Cut back old stems after flowering or in early spring.