Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Rudbeckia (rud-BEK-ee-a) Species: maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageDeciduous Herbaceous Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneDanger N/ABloom Color Gold (yellow-orange)Bright Yellow Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |