Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Central America
Not Available
Types
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, 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, fertilize in spring
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Container
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
globe flower
coneflower
In German
Trollblumen
Sonnenhut
In French
globe flower
coneflower
In Spanish
Trollius
equinácea
In Greek
globe flower
coneflower
In Portuguese
Trollius
Coneflower
In Latin
globe flower
coneflower
Phylum
Vascular plant
Echinodermata
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Globe Flower and Coneflower
Season and care of Globe Flower and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Flower and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Globe Flower is Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Globe Flower and Coneflower Physical Information
Globe Flower and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Globe Flower and Coneflower are as follows:
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Globe Flower and Coneflower
Care of Globe Flower and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower 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.
