Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
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Types
Malva sylvestris
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
-
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Common Mallow
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
malva neglecta
coneflower
In German
malva neglecta
Sonnenhut
In French
malva neglecta
coneflower
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
equinácea
In Greek
Malva neglecta
coneflower
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Coneflower
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
jeżówka
In Latin
neglecta malva
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Coneflower
Season and care of Common Mallow and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Coneflower season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Coneflower Physical Information
Common Mallow and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Coneflower are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Coneflower
Care of Common Mallow and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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.