Types
Fonzy melon
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
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
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
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Canary Melon
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
coneflower
In German
Canary Melon
Sonnenhut
In French
Melon Canaries
coneflower
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
equinácea
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
coneflower
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Coneflower
In Polish
Canary Melon
jeżówka
In Latin
Canary cucumis
coneflower
Phylum
Streptophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Coneflower
Season and care of Canary Melon and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Coneflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canary Melon and Coneflower Physical Information
Canary Melon and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Coneflower are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Canary Melon and Coneflower
Care of Canary Melon and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon 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.