Rudbeckia occidentalis - Western Cone Flower (Plant) Illustrated Books Leaves are longer and bluer

Leaves are longer and bluer than 'Sentinel'

Uncommon in the wild where it occurs in desert oases

Growth Rate Fast Endangered Unknown Growth Habit Rounded

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selection from the Santa Lucia Mountains introduced by Suncrest Nurseries Natural Habitat Interior valleys

October Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 4ft

Rudbeckia occidentalis - Western Cone Flower (Plant) Illustrated Books Leaves are longer and bluerAn 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