Rudbeckia maxima (Great Coneflower) - Rudbeckia

Want an easy-to-grow beauty that will attract butterflies and birds? Let the Great Coneflower be your go-to. While it has growing conditions it prefers, it's pretty adaptable to varying shades of light and amounts of water. Rudbeckia maxima blooms in later summer. It's also known as Giant Coneflower, Giant Brown-eyed Susan, and Cabbage Coneflower• Average mature height: 6 to 8 feet with a 2 to 3 foot spread• Light: Full sun or partial shade• Soil: Well-drained• Water: Medium• Zones: 5-9