Origin
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Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Shrub
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
common hazel
In Hindi
coneflower
contorted filbert
In German
Sonnenhut
contorted filbert
In French
coneflower
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
equinácea
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
coneflower
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Coneflower
filbert contorcido
In Polish
jeżówka
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
coneflower
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coneflower and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Coneflower and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Contorted Filbert season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coneflower and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Coneflower and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and Contorted Filbert
Care of Coneflower and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert pruning is done 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.