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Moss Def is a Rudbeckia fulgida, commonly called Orange coneflower · Perennial coneflower · Goldsturm black-eyed Susan.

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  1. Moss Def Rudbeckia fulgida

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    New leaf on Moss Def! Worth the wait.

    New leaf on Moss Def! Worth the wait.

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  2. Moss Def Rudbeckia fulgida

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    Fed Moss Def for the first time this season. Half strength.

    Fed Moss Def for the first time this season. Half strength.

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    Repotted Moss Def before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.

    Repotted Moss Def before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.

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  4. Moss Def Rudbeckia fulgida

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    The color on Moss Def's new growth is unreal right now.

    The color on Moss Def's new growth is unreal right now.

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    Skipped watering Moss Def — soil's still damp from last time.

    Skipped watering Moss Def — soil's still damp from last time.

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  6. Moss Def Rudbeckia fulgida

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    New leaf on Moss Def! Worth the wait.

    New leaf on Moss Def! Worth the wait.

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  7. Moss Def Rudbeckia fulgida

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    Propagation attempt #3, wish us luck.

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  8. Moss Def Rudbeckia fulgida

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    Repotted into a bigger home today.

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  9. Moss Def Rudbeckia fulgida

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    Propagation attempt #3, wish us luck.

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About this plant

Common name Orange coneflower · Perennial coneflower · Goldsturm black-eyed Susan
Scientific name Rudbeckia fulgida
Sun Full sun to light partial shade
Water Medium; tolerates some drought once established
Soil Moist, well-drained; tolerates clay
Nickname Moss Def
Pet safety May be mildly toxic to cats and dogs if eaten
Difficulty Easy

Fun facts

  • The cultivar 'Goldsturm' ("gold storm" in German) was named Perennial Plant of the Year in 1999.
  • The species epithet "fulgida" means "shining" or "glistening" in Latin, describing its bright flowers.
  • It spreads by rhizomes to form expanding clumps, unlike the tap-rooted Rudbeckia hirta.
  • Its blooms attract butterflies and native bees, and goldfinches eat the seed heads in autumn.

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