Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 10
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Brownish Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
digitate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
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
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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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mice
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
In Hindi
coneflower
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
In German
Sonnenhut
Holz Bambus
In French
coneflower
bois Bambou
In Spanish
equinácea
bambú
In Greek
coneflower
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Bamboo Timber
In Polish
jeżówka
Drewno Bamboo
In Latin
coneflower
lignum
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Coneflower and Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Coneflower and Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Timber Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coneflower and Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Coneflower and Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
- Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coneflower and Timber Bamboo
Care of Coneflower and Timber Bamboo 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 Timber Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.