Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
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Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
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
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Green, Chocolate
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
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
coneflower
QUICKSTICK
In German
Sonnenhut
QUICKSTICK
In French
coneflower
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
equinácea
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
coneflower
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Coneflower
QuickStick
In Polish
jeżówka
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
coneflower
Quickstick
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heliantheae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Coneflower and Quickstick
Season and care of Coneflower and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coneflower and Quickstick Physical Information
Coneflower and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Quickstick are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and Quickstick
Care of Coneflower and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.