Big, bold, silver-blue leaves and golden yellow daisies on 5-8′ stems. North American native. Botanical Name- Rudbeckia maxima Pronunciation- rud-BEK-ee-uh MAX-ih-muh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average to moist, well drained Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Golden Yellow Bloom Time- July – September Companion Plants- Joe Pye Weed ‘Gateway’ – tall structural interest, pollinators Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarch nectaring), seed-eating birds (goldfinches) Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP4 Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to extend blooming; cut back stems in late fall and fertilize lightly. Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back to the ground in late fall. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Avoid over-fertilizing in clay to maintain sturdy stems. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust
