Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Not Available
Types
Lemna minor
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
duckweed
coneflower
In German
Entengrütze
Sonnenhut
In French
lentille d'eau
coneflower
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
equinácea
In Greek
duckweed
coneflower
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Coneflower
In Latin
duckweed
coneflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lemneae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Coneflower
Season and care of Duckweed and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Coneflower Physical Information
Duckweed and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Coneflower are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Coneflower
Care of Duckweed and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune 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 Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.