Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Blue
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Container
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
coneflower
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
Sonnenhut
In French
croix de fer bégonia
coneflower
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
equinácea
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
coneflower
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
Coneflower
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
jeżówka
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
coneflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Begoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Coneflower
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Coneflower season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia masoniana and Coneflower Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Coneflower are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Coneflower
Care of Begonia masoniana and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done 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 Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.