Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Terrestrial
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well-aerated
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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Grape tomato
In Hindi
strawflower
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Strohblume
Traube Tomate
In French
strawflower
tomate uva
In Spanish
strawflower
tomate uva
In Greek
strawflower
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
strawflower
tomate uva
In Polish
strawflower
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
strawflower
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Solanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Strawflower and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Strawflower and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Strawflower and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawflower and Grape Tomato
Care of Strawflower and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.