Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Plum
In German
Sonnenhut
Pflaume
In French
coneflower
prune
In Spanish
equinácea
ciruela
In Greek
coneflower
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Coneflower
ameixa
Phylum
Echinodermata
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Coneflower and Plum
Season and care of Coneflower and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Coneflower and Plum Physical Information
Coneflower and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Plum are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Coneflower and Plum
Care of Coneflower and Plum 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 Plum pruning is done 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.