Scented Geranium

Strawflower

About Scented Geranium and Strawflower

Scented Geranium

Strawflower

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Australia

Types

herbaceous annuals

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

20050

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

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?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

In Hindi

Pelargonium

strawflower

In German

Pelargonium

Strohblume

In French

pélargonium

strawflower

In Spanish

pelargonium

strawflower

In Greek

Pelargonium

strawflower

In Portuguese

pelargônio

strawflower

In Polish

pelargonia

strawflower

In Latin

Pelargonium

strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Asterales

Family

Geraniaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Xerochrysum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

2007

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Strawflower

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

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Strawflower

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

Scented Geranium and Strawflower Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Strawflower are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Strawflower

Care of Scented Geranium and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.