Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Not Available
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
coneflower
In German
Swiss Chard
Sonnenhut
In French
Chard suisse
coneflower
In Spanish
Acelgas
equinácea
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
coneflower
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Coneflower
In Polish
Boćwina
jeżówka
In Latin
Swiss Chard
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Betoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Coneflower
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Coneflower Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Coneflower are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Coneflower
Care of Swiss Chard and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard 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.