Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
White, Ivory
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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 leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
coneflower
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Sonnenhut
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
coneflower
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
equinácea
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
coneflower
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Coneflower
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
jeżówka
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Coneflower
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Coneflower Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Coneflower are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Coneflower
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done 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 Wedding Cake Tree 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.