Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
-
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
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
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
coneflower
In German
Zeder
Sonnenhut
In French
Encens Cedar
coneflower
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
equinácea
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
coneflower
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Coneflower
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
jeżówka
In Latin
incensum Cedar
coneflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Echinacea
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Coneflower
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Coneflower Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Coneflower are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Coneflower
Care of Incense Cedar and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar 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.