Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrubs
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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 Type
Well-aerated
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
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
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Not Available
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Gardenia
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Gardenia
In Hindi
strawflower
Gardenia
In German
Strohblume
Gardenie
In French
strawflower
Gardénia
In Spanish
strawflower
Gardenia
In Greek
strawflower
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
strawflower
gardênia
In Polish
strawflower
Gardenia
In Latin
strawflower
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Gardenia
Season and care of Strawflower and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Gardenia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Strawflower and Gardenia Physical Information
Strawflower and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Gardenia are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawflower and Gardenia
Care of Strawflower and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.