Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Colchicum
In Hindi
coneflower
colchicum
In German
Sonnenhut
colchicum
In French
coneflower
colchique
In Spanish
equinácea
Colchicum
In Greek
coneflower
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Colchicum
In Polish
jeżówka
Colchicum
In Latin
coneflower
Colchicum
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Coneflower and Colchicum
Season and care of Coneflower and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Coneflower and Colchicum Physical Information
Coneflower and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Colchicum are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and Colchicum
Care of Coneflower and Colchicum 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 Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.