Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Lupinus
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
strawflower
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Strohblume
lupine
In French
strawflower
usine de lupin
In Spanish
strawflower
planta de lupino
In Greek
strawflower
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
strawflower
tremoço planta
In Polish
strawflower
łubin roślin
In Latin
strawflower
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Lupinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Properties of Strawflower and Lupine
Wondering what are the properties of Strawflower and Lupine? We provide you with everything About Strawflower and Lupine. Strawflower doesn't have thorns and Lupine doesn't have thorns. Also Strawflower does not have fragrant flowers. Strawflower has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Lupine has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Lupine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawflower and Lupine
Season and care of Strawflower and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Strawflower and Lupine Physical Information
Strawflower and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Lupine are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Strawflower and Lupine
Care of Strawflower and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.