Rudbeckia maxima Giant Coneflower

$13.95
$13.95
Size

Description

Rudbeckia maxima, also known as Giant Coneflower has 12" leaves with a hazy silver-blue sheen. Its erect stems, up to 7' tall, support yellow flowers with large dark cones. It will rebloom if stalks are removed after first bloom period. It is attractive to native bees and butterflies and the long lasting, attractive cones are also enjoyed by birds. It will readily self sow.

Rudbeckia maxima is a perennial that is native to the south central United States. It is typically found in sunny sites such as moist meadows, prairies, pastures, open woods, roadsides and along railroad tracks. It is attractive to native bees and butterflies.

Rudbeckia maxima prefers full sun to part sun and moist to average, fertile soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Giant Coneflower
  • Zones: 4-9
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Moist to average, well-drained
  • Height at Maturity: 84 in bloom
  • Width at Maturity: 24
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
  • Bloom Time: Summer

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds.
  • Tolerates: Clay Soil. Drought.
  • Other Features: Cut Flower. Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

    • Zones 9&10: Starting March 25th
    • Zone 8: Starting April 1st
    • Zone 7: Starting April 8th
    • Zone 6: Starting April 22nd
    • Zone 5: Starting May 6th
    • Zones 4-2: Starting May 13th

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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