Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Australia
Europe, Asia
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
8 - 5
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Wildflower
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
strawflower
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Strohblume
Fullers Karde
In French
strawflower
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
strawflower
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
strawflower
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
strawflower
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
strawflower
Fullera Oset
In Latin
strawflower
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Dipsacoideae