China Aster

Strawflower

About China Aster and Strawflower

China Aster

Strawflower

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

China

Australia

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

3550

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12 - 3

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Loam, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

Common Name

China Aster

Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

strawflower

In German

China Aster

Strohblume

In French

Chine Aster

strawflower

In Spanish

aster de China

strawflower

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

strawflower

In Portuguese

China Aster

strawflower

In Polish

Chiny Aster

strawflower

In Latin

Sinis Aster

strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Callistephus

Xerochrysum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

157

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Strawflower

Wondering what are the properties of China Aster and Strawflower? We provide you with everything About China Aster and Strawflower. China Aster doesn't have thorns and Strawflower doesn't have thorns. Also China Aster does not have fragrant flowers. China Aster has allergic reactions like Asthma and Strawflower has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 China Aster and Strawflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Aster and Strawflower

Season and care of China Aster and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawflower is Neutral.

China Aster and Strawflower Physical Information

China Aster and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Strawflower are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of China Aster and Strawflower

Care of China Aster and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.