Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Not Available
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Islands
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
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
Drought, Salt
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Enkianthus
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
Enkianthus
coneflower
In German
Enkianthus
Sonnenhut
In French
Enkianthus
coneflower
In Spanish
Enkianthus
equinácea
In Greek
Enkianthus
coneflower
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Coneflower
In Polish
Enkianthus
jeżówka
In Latin
Enkianthus
coneflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Coneflower
Season and care of Enkianthus and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Coneflower season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Coneflower Physical Information
Enkianthus and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Coneflower are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Enkianthus and Coneflower
Care of Enkianthus and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Enkianthus 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.