Great Coneflower (Maxima)

The Great Coneflower (Maxima) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring . The Great Coneflower (Maxima) has gray-green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Great Coneflower (Maxima) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Great Coneflower (Maxima) will reach up to 9.8 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Great Coneflower (Maxima) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by container, seed. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -23°F. has none tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.