Giant Coneflower
Perennial

Giant Coneflower

Rudbeckia maxima

Towering stems with dramatically elongated cones rise above huge blue-green paddle leaves. An architectural native that commands attention.

Bloom Season
Jul - Sep
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
4-7' tall
USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom Colors
Yellow
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly❄ Winter Interest△ Deer Resistant
Soil
ClayLoam
Pairs Well With
Switchgrass
Grass
Joe-Pye Weed
Perennial
Liatris
Perennial
Coneflower
Perennial
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