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Rudbeckia maxima

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.5 - 2.1 m (5 - 7 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Rudbeckia maxima (giant coneflower) bears showy and bright yellow blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish aquamarine in colour. Rudbeckia maxima (giant coneflower) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Rudbeckia maxima . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Rudbeckia maxima (giant coneflower) may be invasive.