Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
shaded woods, Woodlands
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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, Partial shade
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 flowers, 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
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
coneflower
sweetshrub
In German
Sonnenhut
sweetshrub
In French
coneflower
sweetshrub
In Spanish
equinácea
sweetshrub
In Greek
coneflower
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Coneflower
sweetshrub
In Polish
jeżówka
sweetshrub
In Latin
coneflower
sweetshrub
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Coneflower and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Coneflower and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Coneflower and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Coneflower and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and Sweetshrub
Care of Coneflower and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.