Rudbeckia maxima
$9.00
Giant Coneflower
Large, glaucous, paddle-like leaves complement other finer textured perennials such as amsonias, coreopsis, and grasses. In June and July large, deep gold, ray flowers with a brown center cone bloom on sturdy 3-5’ stalks. Attracts butterflies and provides food for birds. Seed heads are a favorite of gold finches. Reliable and deer proof.
Full sun. Thrives in hot, humid summers. Native Arkansas to Louisiana and into Texas. Height 5-8’. Spread 2-3’. Zones 5-9.
4.5″ pot