Similar
to Rudbeckia hirta var.
pulcherema except the leaves are darker
green and glabrous.
Less susceptible to
powdery mildew than other Rudbeckias.
var. speciosa
- Basal leaves are entire or shallowly lobed while the stem
leaves are coarsely toothed. Flowers have orange petals.
var. sulivantii
- Stem leaves become smaller until the
uppermost leaves are bract-like.
'Goldsturm' - Most
common cultivar of this variety. It has dark
green foliage and 3-4 inches diameter bright
yellow flowers. It is a compact form, 24 inches tall.
