Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, 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
Prune ocassionally, 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
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Grapefruit
In Hindi
coneflower
चकोतरा
In German
Sonnenhut
Grapefruit
In French
coneflower
pamplemousse
In Spanish
equinácea
Pomelo
In Greek
coneflower
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Toranja
In Polish
jeżówka
grejpfrut
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Coneflower and Grapefruit
Season and care of Coneflower and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coneflower and Grapefruit Physical Information
Coneflower and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Grapefruit are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coneflower and Grapefruit
Care of Coneflower and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.