Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
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Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Warmer regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-5
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container
Botanical Name
Trifolium pratense
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Red Clover
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
लाल तिपतिया घास
coneflower
In German
Rotklee
Sonnenhut
In French
Trèfle rouge
coneflower
In Spanish
Trébol rojo
equinácea
In Greek
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
coneflower
In Portuguese
Trevo vermelho
Coneflower
In Polish
Czerwona koniczyna
jeżówka
In Latin
Trifolium pratense
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Trifolium
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trifolieae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Red Clover and Coneflower
Season and care of Red Clover and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Red Clover and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Clover is Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Clover is Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Clover and Coneflower Physical Information
Red Clover and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Clover and Coneflower are as follows:
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Red Clover and Coneflower
Care of Red Clover and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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.