Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Terrestrial
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
strawflower
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Strohblume
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
strawflower
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
strawflower
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
strawflower
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
strawflower
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
strawflower
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
strawflower
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawflower and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Strawflower and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Strawflower and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawflower and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Strawflower and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.