Rudbeckia maxima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
32703
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 354 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032032
Common Names
- Giant Coneflower
- Great Coneflower
- Giant Brown-eyed Susan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rudbeckia maxima (also called Great Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the eastern United States and grows in moist, open areas such as meadows and wetlands. It has yellow flowers and grows up to 2 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Rudbeckia maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rudbeckia maxima is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid, and has a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rudbeckia maxima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Rudbeckia maxima
Rudbeckia maxima can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Rudbeckia maxima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia maxima?
Rudbeckia maxima
What is the common name of Rudbeckia maxima?
Great Coneflower
What is the natural habitat of Rudbeckia maxima?
Woodlands, prairies, and roadsides
Species in the Rudbeckia genus
Rudbeckia occidentalis, Rudbeckia texana, Rudbeckia grandiflora, Rudbeckia fulgida, Rudbeckia scabrifolia, Rudbeckia mohrii, Rudbeckia hirta, Rudbeckia laciniata, Rudbeckia maxima, Rudbeckia montana, Rudbeckia subtomentosa, Rudbeckia speciosa, Rudbeckia graminifolia, Rudbeckia nitida, Rudbeckia amplexicaulis, Rudbeckia mollis, Rudbeckia alpicola, Rudbeckia heliopsidis, Rudbeckia klamathensis, Rudbeckia auriculata, Rudbeckia missouriensis, Rudbeckia californica, Rudbeckia glaucescens, Rudbeckia triloba, Rudbeckia terranigrae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130976: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.