Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States
Not Available
Types
Not available
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
coneflower
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Sonnenhut
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
coneflower
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
equinácea
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
coneflower
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Coneflower
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
jeżówka
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Coneflower
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Coneflower Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Coneflower are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Coneflower
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.