species 2,922 observations
Great Coneflower
Rudbeckia maxima
Field notes
Supports All
206
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Southern Emerald, Three-parted Epiblema Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth, Wavy-lined Emerald
15
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Oblique Longhorn Bee, Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee
17
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Goldfinch, Goldenrod Crab Spider, Bicyrtes capnopterus
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Poey's Furrow Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Horace's Duskywing
171
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- High
- Drought tolerant
- No
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Heat
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.