Rudbeckia occidentalis - Western Cone Flower (Plant)

An unusual flowering perennial native to meadows and seeps in higher elevations. Likes constant moisture. Flowers are cone-shaped, very dark purple, and appear atop tall stems that can reach up to 6' high. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Rudbeckia occidentalis Common Name Western Cone Flower Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months June, July, August Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 6ft. x 3ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Klamath Ranges, n High Sierra Nevada, High North Coast Ranges; to WA, MT, WY, UT