Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Herbs, Shrub
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
  
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
  
open Woodlands, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pale White
  
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Chocolate, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Circular
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Rocky Soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
  
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
  
Rocky Soil
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension
  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
  
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Groundcover
  
Container
  
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
  
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
  
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
  
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
  
In Hindi
अजवाइन
  
coneflower
  
In German
Ajowan
  
Sonnenhut
  
In French
Ajowan
  
coneflower
  
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
  
equinácea
  
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
  
coneflower
  
In Portuguese
aipo
  
Coneflower
  
In Polish
seler
  
jeżówka
  
In Latin
semina Carom
  
coneflower
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Echinodermata
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Apiaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Trachyspermum
  
Echinacea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Apieae
  
Heliantheae
  
Subfamily
Apioideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Coneflower
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Coneflower Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Coneflower are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Coneflower
Care of Ajwain plant and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coneflower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.