Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Australia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Crested Iris
In Hindi
strawflower
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Strohblume
Crested Iris
In French
strawflower
Crested Iris
In Spanish
strawflower
Crested Iris
In Greek
strawflower
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
strawflower
Crested Iris
In Polish
strawflower
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
strawflower
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Irideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Strawflower and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Strawflower and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Strawflower and Crested Iris. Strawflower doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Strawflower does not have fragrant flowers. Strawflower has allergic reactions like and Crested Iris 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 Strawflower and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawflower and Crested Iris
Season and care of Strawflower and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Crested Iris Physical Information
Strawflower and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Crested Iris are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Strawflower and Crested Iris
Care of Strawflower and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.