Plant Min Zone: 5b
Plant Max Zone: 9b
Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun
Water / Rainfall: Low, Average
Soil Quality: Average, Rich
Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer
Flower Color: Yellow, Gold
Berry / Fruit Color: Black
Spring Foliage Color: Blue
Summer Foliage Color: Bluish Green
Fall Foliage Color: Bluish Green
Evergreen Foliage: Yes
Winter Interest: Yes
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium, High
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low
Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High
Wind Tolerance: Medium, High
Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Shallow Soils, Clay Soils
Height: 3' - 4'
Width: 1' - 1.5'
Growth Rate: Medium
Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years
Maintenance Need: Low
Spreading Potential: Low
Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to 6-12" off Ground in Early Spring before New Growth: Has Winter Interest.
Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10
Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits
Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Long Lasting Fall Color, Bright Winter Color, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: Groundcover, Naturalizing
Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease
Plant Limitations: May get Occasional Winter-kill, Needs Excellent Drainage
Great Coneflower / Blue-Leaf Coneflower, is also known as Rudbeckia maxima