Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Cercis
Habitat
Terrestrial
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
strawflower
Eastern Redbud
In German
Strohblume
OstRedbud
In French
strawflower
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
strawflower
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
strawflower
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
strawflower
Redbud oriental
In Polish
strawflower
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
strawflower
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Strawflower and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Strawflower and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Strawflower and Eastern Redbud
Care of Strawflower and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.