Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
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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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Squash
In Hindi
coneflower
Squash
In German
Sonnenhut
Squash
In French
coneflower
Squash
In Spanish
equinácea
calabacín
In Greek
coneflower
σκουός
In Portuguese
Coneflower
abóbora
In Polish
jeżówka
kabaczek
In Latin
coneflower
cucurbita
Phylum
Echinodermata
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coneflower and Squash
Season and care of Coneflower and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Coneflower and Squash Physical Information
Coneflower and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Squash are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Coneflower and Squash
Care of Coneflower and Squash 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 Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.