Rudbeckia occidentalis - Western Cone Flower (Plant) Size:1G Alliances and friendships were formed

Alliances and friendships were formed that endure to this day

A great addition in coastal gardens or containers

Grasses are host plants for skipper butterflies

he was determined to stir a greater interest in the wild flowers

Central America Natural Habitat Riverbanks

Rudbeckia occidentalis - Western Cone Flower (Plant) Size:1G Alliances and friendships were formedAn unusual flowering perennial native to meadows and seeps in higher elevations. Likes constant moisture. Flowers are cone shaped, very dark purple, and appear atop tall stems that can reach up to 6' high. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Rudbeckia occidentalis Common Name Western Cone Flower Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower