Origin
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North America, Central America, South America
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Seedlings
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, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly 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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
ZEA mays
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Maize
In Hindi
coneflower
मक्का
In Spanish
equinácea
Maíz
In Greek
coneflower
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Milho
In Polish
jeżówka
Kukurydza
Phylum
Echinodermata
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Coneflower and Corn
Season and care of Coneflower and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn is Neutral.
Coneflower and Corn Physical Information
Coneflower and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Corn are as follows:
Care of Coneflower and Corn
Care of Coneflower and Corn 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 Corn 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 Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.