Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
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Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Fields, meadows
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
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
White, Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
coneflower
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Sonnenhut
Echte Kamille
In French
coneflower
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
equinácea
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
coneflower
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
jeżówka
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
coneflower
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Echinodermata
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Echinacea
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Heliantheae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Coneflower and German Chamomile
Season and care of Coneflower and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Coneflower and German Chamomile Physical Information
Coneflower and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and German Chamomile are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and German Chamomile
Care of Coneflower and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.