Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Asia, Europe
  
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
  
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
  
Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
9-1
  
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
  
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
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
  
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Unknown
  
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
  
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
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
  
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
  
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
  
Thymus vulgaris
  
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
  
Thyme
  
In Hindi
coneflower
  
अजवायन के फूल
  
In German
Sonnenhut
  
Thymian
  
In French
coneflower
  
Thym
  
In Spanish
equinácea
  
Tomillo
  
In Greek
coneflower
  
θυμάρι
  
In Portuguese
Coneflower
  
Tomilho
  
In Polish
jeżówka
  
Tymianek
  
In Latin
coneflower
  
Thymum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Echinodermata
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Labiatae
  
Genus
Echinacea
  
Thymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Heliantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coneflower and Thyme
Season and care of Coneflower and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Coneflower and Thyme Physical Information
Coneflower and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Coneflower and Thyme are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Coneflower and Thyme
Care of Coneflower and Thyme 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 Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.