Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
sweetshrub
coneflower
In German
sweetshrub
Sonnenhut
In French
sweetshrub
coneflower
In Spanish
sweetshrub
equinácea
In Greek
sweetshrub
coneflower
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Coneflower
In Polish
sweetshrub
jeżówka
In Latin
sweetshrub
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Coneflower
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Coneflower Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Coneflower are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Coneflower
Care of Sweetshrub and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.