Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Not Available
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
coneflower
In German
Bursera simaruba
Sonnenhut
In French
Bursera simaruba
coneflower
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
equinácea
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
coneflower
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Coneflower
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
jeżówka
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
coneflower
Phylum
Angiosperms
Echinodermata
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Burseraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Coneflower
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Coneflower Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Coneflower are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Coneflower
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done 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 Gumbo Limbo 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.