Giant Coneflower
Common Name: Giant Coneflower
Species Name: Rudbeckia maxima
Family Name: Asteraceae
Examples of Giant Coneflower Rudbeckia maxima
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southern United States |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Aphids, powdery mildew and various rusts |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 2-foot diameter, 6-foot height
- Leaves: Blue-gray large elliptic leaves
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4º |
| Notes | Short-lived perennial selection with pink flowers; species has white flowers; flowers in the spring and should be cut to the ground to induce repeat bloom |