Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
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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
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Average
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
coneflower
आबोली
In German
Sonnenhut
Kracher-Blume
In French
coneflower
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
equinácea
flor petardo
In Greek
coneflower
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Coneflower
flor foguete
In Polish
jeżówka
petarda kwiat
In Latin
coneflower
flos Firecracker
Family
Asteraceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Coneflower and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Coneflower and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Coneflower and Firecracker Flower. Coneflower doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coneflower and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Coneflower and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Coneflower and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Coneflower and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coneflower and Firecracker Flower
Care of Coneflower and Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.