Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Herbs
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12 - 1
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
  
Green
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Poison Ivy
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
  
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
coneflower
  
Not Available
  
In German
Sonnenhut
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
coneflower
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
equinácea
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
coneflower
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
Coneflower
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
jeżówka
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
coneflower
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Echinodermata
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Echinacea
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Heliantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coneflower and Jewelweed
Season and care of Coneflower and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Coneflower and Jewelweed Physical Information
Coneflower and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Jewelweed are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and Jewelweed
Care of Coneflower and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.