Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
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
Prune ocassionally
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
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
coneflower
Vinca
In German
Sonnenhut
Vinca
In French
coneflower
Vinca
In Spanish
equinácea
Vinca
In Greek
coneflower
Vinca
In Portuguese
Coneflower
Vinca
In Latin
coneflower
Galium
Phylum
Echinodermata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Coneflower and Vinca
Season and care of Coneflower and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Coneflower and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coneflower season is Summer and Fall and Vinca season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coneflower is Clay, Loam and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coneflower and Vinca Physical Information
Coneflower and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coneflower and Vinca are as follows:
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
Coneflower leaf color: Green
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coneflower and Vinca
Care of Coneflower and Vinca 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 Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.