Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 4
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
coneflower
Bluewings
In German
Sonnenhut
Bluewings
In French
coneflower
Bluewings
In Spanish
equinácea
Bluewings
In Greek
coneflower
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Bluewings
In Polish
jeżówka
Bluewings
In Latin
coneflower
Bluewings
Phylum
Echinodermata
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Coneflower and Bluewings
Season and care of Coneflower and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Coneflower and Bluewings Physical Information
Coneflower and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Bluewings are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and Bluewings
Care of Coneflower and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.