great coneflower
Also known as: cabbage leaf coneflower; large coneflower
R. maxima is a tall herbaceous perennial producing a mound of large, smooth, blue-grey leaves. The flowering stems rise to 1.5m, carrying yellow-petalled daisy flowers with central dark brown to black cones from midsummer to mid-autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- great coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima)
- Genus
- Rudbeckia
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of great coneflower
Distribution map
USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of great coneflower
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great coneflower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and once more before flowering
Pruning
PruningDeadhead faded flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingLikes a deep, moist soil in a sunny position
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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