Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Temperate Regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
coneflower
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Sonnenhut
In French
cerise Pepper
coneflower
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
equinácea
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
coneflower
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Coneflower
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
jeżówka
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Heliantheae
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Coneflower
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Coneflower Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Coneflower are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Coneflower
Care of Cherry Pepper and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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.