Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Iris
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
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
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, 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
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, Sand
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 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Skin irritation
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
coneflower
Dwarf Iris
In German
Sonnenhut
Zwergiris
In French
coneflower
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
equinácea
Enano Iris
In Greek
coneflower
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
jeżówka
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
coneflower
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Irideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Coneflower and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Coneflower and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Coneflower and Dwarf Iris. Coneflower doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Coneflower does not have fragrant flowers. Coneflower has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash and Vomiting and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Coneflower and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coneflower and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Coneflower and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Coneflower and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Coneflower and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Coneflower and Dwarf Iris
Care of Coneflower and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.