Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa
Australia
Types
Perennial
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
African Iris
strawflower
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Strohblume
In French
African Iris
strawflower
In Spanish
Iris africano
strawflower
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
strawflower
In Portuguese
Iris africano
strawflower
In Polish
Afryki Iris
strawflower
In Latin
African Iris
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Strawflower
Season and care of African Iris and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
African Iris and Strawflower Physical Information
African Iris and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Strawflower are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Iris and Strawflower
Care of African Iris and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris 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.