Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
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Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
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, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Lisianthus
In Hindi
coneflower
Lisianthus
In German
Sonnenhut
Lisianthus
In French
coneflower
Lisianthus
In Spanish
equinácea
Lisianthus
In Greek
coneflower
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Lisianthus
In Polish
jeżówka
Eustoma
In Latin
coneflower
Lisianthus
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Coneflower and Lisianthus
Season and care of Coneflower and Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Lisianthus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coneflower and Lisianthus Physical Information
Coneflower and Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lisianthus height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Lisianthus are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Coneflower and Lisianthus
Care of Coneflower and Lisianthus 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 Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.