Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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
can go long without fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
desert broom
coneflower
In German
Wüste Besen
Sonnenhut
In French
desert broom
coneflower
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
equinácea
In Greek
desert broom
coneflower
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Coneflower
In Polish
desert broom
jeżówka
In Latin
desert broom
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Baccharis
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Coneflower
Season and care of Desert Broom and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Coneflower Physical Information
Desert Broom and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Coneflower are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Coneflower
Care of Desert Broom and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.