Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
In Hindi
strawflower
Hydrangea
In German
Strohblume
Hortensie
In French
strawflower
Hortensia
In Spanish
strawflower
Hortensia
In Greek
strawflower
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
strawflower
Hortênsia
In Polish
strawflower
Hortensja
In Latin
strawflower
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawflower and Selfheal
Season and care of Strawflower and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Selfheal season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawflower and Selfheal Physical Information
Strawflower and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Selfheal are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Strawflower and Selfheal
Care of Strawflower and Selfheal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Selfheal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
