Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Types
-
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
German Iris
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
German Iris
strawflower
In German
German Iris
Strohblume
In French
German Iris
strawflower
In Spanish
German Iris
strawflower
In Greek
German Iris
strawflower
In Portuguese
German Iris
strawflower
In Polish
German Iris
strawflower
In Latin
German Iris
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of German Iris and Strawflower
Season and care of German Iris and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Strawflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
German Iris and Strawflower Physical Information
German Iris and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Strawflower are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of German Iris and Strawflower
Care of German Iris and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done 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 German 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.