Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
strawflower
Perilla plant
In German
Strohblume
Perilla Pflanze
In French
strawflower
plante Perilla
In Spanish
strawflower
planta de perilla
In Greek
strawflower
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
strawflower
planta Perilla
In Polish
strawflower
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
strawflower
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Perilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Perilla
Season and care of Strawflower and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Perilla Physical Information
Strawflower and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Perilla are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Strawflower and Perilla
Care of Strawflower and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.