Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Types
Betula utilis
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Mountains
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Container
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
coneflower
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Sonnenhut
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
coneflower
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
equinácea
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
coneflower
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Coneflower
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
jeżówka
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
coneflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Coneflower
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Coneflower Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Coneflower are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Coneflower
Care of Himalayan Birch and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.