Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Grass
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
strawflower
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Strohblume
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
strawflower
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
strawflower
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
strawflower
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
strawflower
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
strawflower
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
strawflower
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawflower and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Strawflower and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Strawflower and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Strawflower and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawflower and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Strawflower and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.