Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
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Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
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
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
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
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
coneflower
Silver Birch
In German
Sonnenhut
Weißbirke
In French
coneflower
Silver Birch
In Spanish
equinácea
Abedul de plata
In Greek
coneflower
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Silver Birch
In Polish
jeżówka
Silver Birch
In Latin
coneflower
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Coneflower and Silver Birch
Season and care of Coneflower and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coneflower and Silver Birch Physical Information
Coneflower and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Silver Birch are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coneflower and Silver Birch
Care of Coneflower and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.