Zone 4 · winter lows -30°F to -20°F
Rudbeckia for Zone 4
29 Rudbeckia varieties rated hardy through Zone 4, ranked by how many gardeners actually grow them. Zone 4 is short, intense seasons — plants here are the toughest in the catalog.
The Rudbeckia that thrive in Zone 4
#1 most savedBlack-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'American Gold Rush'
#2 most savedBlack-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors Mix'
#3 most savedBlack-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Giant Coneflower
Rudbeckia maxima
Golden Glow Coneflower
Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldquelle'
Cherry Brandy Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'
Brown-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia triloba
Cappuccino Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cappuccino'
Indian Summer Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'
Prairie Glow Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Glow'
Prairie Sun Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun'
Orange Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida
Deam's Coneflower
Rudbeckia deamii
Little Goldstar Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar'
Viette's Little Suzy Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Viette'
Glitters Like Gold Black Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia 'Glitters Like Gold'
Shining Coneflower 'Autumn Sun'
Rudbeckia nitida 'Autumn Sun'
Sweet Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Black-eyed Susan Dakota Red Shield
Rudbeckia hirta 'Dakota Red Shield'
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia triloba 'Blackjack Gold'
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Dakota Double Gold'
Henry Eilers Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Henry Eilers'
Showy Coneflower
Rudbeckia speciosa
Showing the 24 most-saved of 29 Zone 4–hardy Rudbeckia varieties. See the full Rudbeckia list →
Rudbeckia in Zone 4
Will Rudbeckia survive a Zone 4 winter?
29 of the 31 Rudbeckia varieties in the Sow catalog are rated hardy through Zone 4, where winter lows reach -30°F to -20°F. Hardiness is per-variety, not per-genus — the plants listed above are the ones that hold up; others in the genus are not rated for this zone.
When should I plant Rudbeckia in Zone 4?
In Zone 4 the last spring frost typically lands around mid-May and the first fall frost around late September. Planting after the last frost — or in early fall, so roots establish before the ground cools — gives the best establishment. Each plant page lists its own planting months.
Which Rudbeckia is best for Zone 4?
Start at the top of the list above: it is ranked by how many gardeners actually save and grow each variety, which is a strong real-world reliability signal. Then narrow by your sun exposure and the mature size that fits the bed.
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