Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Grass
  
Origin
Not Available
  
South America, Argentina
  
Types
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
7-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12 - 7
  
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
  
H1, 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
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
long with sharp edges
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Rocky Soil
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Do not water excessively, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
  
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil
  
Drought, moderate salt tolerance
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, songbirds, Wildlife
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
  
sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
None
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowering Tips, Stem, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
  
CORTADERIA selloana 'Carminea Rendatleri'
  
Common Name
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
  
Pampas Grass, Pink Pampas Grass
  
In Hindi
coneflower
  
Pink Pampas grass
  
In German
Sonnenhut
  
Pink Pampas grass
  
In French
coneflower
  
Herbe Pampas rose
  
In Spanish
equinácea
  
Hierba de color rosa Pampas
  
In Greek
coneflower
  
Pink Pampas grass
  
In Portuguese
Coneflower
  
Grama de Pampas rosa
  
In Polish
jeżówka
  
Różowy Pampas trawy
  
In Latin
coneflower
  
Pink Pampas grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Echinodermata
  
Tracheobionta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Echinacea
  
Cortaderia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Heliantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available