Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Japan
Not Available
Types
not available
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
All sorts of environments
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
coneflower
In German
crimson pygmy
Sonnenhut
In French
crimson pygmy
coneflower
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
equinácea
In Greek
crimson pygmy
coneflower
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Coneflower
In Polish
crimson pygmy
jeżówka
In Latin
crimson pygmy
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Berberidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Coneflower
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crimson Pygmy and Coneflower Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Coneflower are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Coneflower
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.