Rudbeckia maxima (Coneflower) Upright The Drifts® are winter hardy

The Drifts® are winter hardy in zone 5 and could easily qualify as spreading miniatures

but sports masses of small deep yellow star-shaped flowers in April

the threadleaf foliage turns a gorgeous golden yellow to reddish bronze

single to semi-double crimson-pink flowers bloom from May to September on 3-6' tall foliage

Rudbeckia maxima (Coneflower) Upright The Drifts® are winter hardyHere's a bold and exciting native plant that's perfect at the edge of your pond or stream. It has huge powder blue leaves 2 3' tall from which flower spikes appear to 5 6' in June and July with large deep yellow coneflowers. Blooming into September, it prefers deep, moist soil, but will thrive in average garden conditions as long as it is kept moist. Maxima makes quite a statement. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 8