David Ward

Strawflower

About David Ward and Strawflower

David Ward

Strawflower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Europe

Australia

Types

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

2550

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-810-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

12 - 3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

81.30 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Salmon, Coral

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Rocky Soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Loam, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Rocky Soil

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

david ward

strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Asterales

Family

Boraginaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Pulmonaria

Xerochrysum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

-7

1 27800

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Properties of David Ward and Strawflower

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

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Season and Care of David Ward and Strawflower

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

David Ward and Strawflower Physical Information

David Ward and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Strawflower are as follows:

David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of David Ward and Strawflower

Care of David Ward and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward 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.