Rudbeckia maxima (Coneflower) Upright 5' tall and wide in

5' tall and wide in 15 years and up to 5' in 25 years

Merlot-purple leaves in spring change to dark green in summer

but sports masses of small deep yellow star-shaped flowers in April

creamy white flowers are 4" in diameter with a large cranberry-purple eye

2-2' tall and wide

Rudbeckia maxima (Coneflower) Upright 5' tall and wide inHere's a bold and exciting native plant that's perfect at the edge of your pond or stream. It has huge powder blue leaves 2 3' tall from which flower spikes appear to 5 6' in June and July with large deep yellow coneflowers. Blooming into September, it prefers deep, moist soil, but will thrive in average garden conditions as long as it is kept moist. Maxima makes quite a statement. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 8