Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Herbs
  
Herbs, Spices
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
7-10
  
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
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Fall, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
No need to prune
  
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
  
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
  
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
For making oil, Used as essential oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container
  
Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
  
PERILLA frutescens
  
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
  
Perilla, Shiso
  
In Hindi
coneflower
  
Perilla plant
  
In German
Sonnenhut
  
Perilla Pflanze
  
In French
coneflower
  
plante Perilla
  
In Spanish
equinácea
  
planta de perilla
  
In Greek
coneflower
  
φυτό perilla
  
In Portuguese
Coneflower
  
planta Perilla
  
In Polish
jeżówka
  
Poręcz roślin
  
In Latin
coneflower
  
Perilla herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Echinodermata
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Echinacea
  
Perilla
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Heliantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Nepetoideae
  
Season and Care of Coneflower and Perilla
Season and care of Coneflower and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coneflower and Perilla Physical Information
Coneflower and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Perilla are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Coneflower and Perilla
Care of Coneflower and Perilla 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 Perilla pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.