Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
  
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
  
open Woodlands, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Chocolate, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Rocky Soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
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
Bacterial Diseases
  
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Rocky Soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Container
  
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
  
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
  
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
  
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
  
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
  
coneflower
  
In German
italienisches Raigras
  
Sonnenhut
  
In French
Ray-grass italien
  
coneflower
  
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
  
equinácea
  
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
  
coneflower
  
In Portuguese
azevém
  
Coneflower
  
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
  
jeżówka
  
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
  
coneflower
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Echinodermata
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Lolium
  
Echinacea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Heliantheae
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Coneflower
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Ryegrass and Coneflower Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Coneflower are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Coneflower
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Italian Ryegrass 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.