Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Types
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Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
coneflower
In German
Saururus cernuus
Sonnenhut
In French
Saururus cernuus
coneflower
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
equinácea
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
coneflower
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Coneflower
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
jeżówka
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
coneflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Asterales
Family
Saururaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Coneflower
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saururus cernuus and Coneflower Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Coneflower are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Coneflower
Care of Saururus cernuus and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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.