Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Southwestern United States, California
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
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Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Dry areas, meadows
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Asthma
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
coneflower
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Sonnenhut
Kracher penstemon
In French
coneflower
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
equinácea
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
coneflower
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
jeżówka
petarda penstemon
In Latin
coneflower
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon. Coneflower doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Penstemon 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 Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Coneflower and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.