Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Australia
  
Hybrid origin, North America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Terrestrial
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
  
Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed
  
Ovate elongated
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
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
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Root Division
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Well-aerated
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove dead flowers
  
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
  
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
  
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
  
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
  
In Hindi
strawflower
  
Hybrid Phlox
  
In German
Strohblume
  
Hybrid Phlox
  
In French
strawflower
  
Phlox Hybrid
  
In Spanish
strawflower
  
Phlox híbrido
  
In Greek
strawflower
  
υβριδικά Phlox
  
In Portuguese
strawflower
  
Phlox híbrido
  
In Polish
strawflower
  
Hybrydowy Phlox
  
In Latin
strawflower
  
Hybrid Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Xerochrysum
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Strawflower and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Strawflower and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Hybrid Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Strawflower and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Strawflower and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawflower and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Strawflower and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.