About Abelia and Strawflower
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Australia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Abelia
strawflower
In German
Abelia
Strohblume
In French
Abelia
strawflower
In Spanish
Abelia
strawflower
In Greek
Αμπέλια
strawflower
In Portuguese
Abelia
strawflower
In Polish
Abelia
strawflower
In Latin
Abelia
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Abelia and Strawflower
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Strawflower? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Strawflower. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Strawflower doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Strawflower has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Strawflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Strawflower
Season and care of Abelia and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Strawflower season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Abelia and Strawflower Physical Information
Abelia and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Strawflower are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Strawflower
Care of Abelia and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.