Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
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Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Sandy Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
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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
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
coneflower
Incense Cedar
In German
Sonnenhut
Zeder
In French
coneflower
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
equinácea
cedro de incienso
In Greek
coneflower
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Coneflower
cedro de incenso
In Polish
jeżówka
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
coneflower
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Echinodermata
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Coneflower and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Coneflower and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Coneflower and Incense Cedar. Coneflower doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coneflower and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Coneflower and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Coneflower and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Coneflower and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and Incense Cedar
Care of Coneflower and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.