Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Australia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
10-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Groundcover
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
strawflower
अजवाइन
In German
Strohblume
Ajowan
In French
strawflower
Ajowan
In Spanish
strawflower
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
strawflower
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
strawflower
aipo
In Polish
strawflower
seler
In Latin
strawflower
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawflower and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Strawflower and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawflower and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Strawflower and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Strawflower and Ajwain plant
Care of Strawflower and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.