How to Grow and Care for Great Coneflower

Great Coneflower, also known as Cabbage-Leaf Coneflower, Large Coneflower, Swamp Coneflower, Giant Brown-Eyed Susan

Great Coneflower requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. It thrives in full sun and requires well-draining soil, with occasional deep watering to encourage root development. Great Coneflower is drought-tolerant once established, reducing the need for frequent watering. Deadheading spent flowers can promote further blooming and maintain plant vigor.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Great Coneflower

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Great Coneflower stands as a formidable perennial, boasting large, yellow daisy-like flowers with a prominent central cone that reaches up to 3-6 inches (7.5-15 cm) tall. The leaves are notable for their powdery blue-green color, with a lanceolate shape that can grow up to 24 inches (60 cm) long. The plant typically achieves a height of 5-7 feet (1.5-2.1 meters) and spreads to about 3-4 feet (90-120 cm), offering a stately presence. Its large, paddle-shaped basal leaves create a robust, clumping base from which the slender, leafless flower stalks rise.