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Zonal Geranium
Zonal Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

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Australia

Types

it is a type of geranium
Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

5050
0 40000
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Habitat

-
Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12 - 3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm25.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

38.10 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Needs less watering

In Summer

Ample Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Loam, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
-

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

Common Name

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

In Hindi

Zonal Geranium
strawflower

In German

Zonal Pelargonie
Strohblume

In French

Géranium zonal
strawflower

In Spanish

Zonal Geranium
strawflower

In Greek

διζωνική Γεράνι
strawflower

In Portuguese

zonal Geranium
strawflower

In Polish

strefowe Geranium
strawflower

In Latin

Zonal Geranium
strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales
Asterales

Family

Geraniaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Geranium
Xerochrysum

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

-
Asteroideae

Number of Species

4227
1 27800
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Difference Between Zonal Geranium and Strawflower

If you are confused whether Zonal Geranium or Strawflower are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Zonal Geranium and Strawflower Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Zonal Geranium are fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer and High-phosphorous fertilizers used, whereas for Strawflower fertilizers required are General garden fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Zonal Geranium and Strawflower if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Zonal Geranium and Strawflower

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Zonal Geranium and Strawflower. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Zonal Geranium and Strawflower as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Zonal Geranium is whereas of Strawflower is anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic and Fungicidal. Zonal Geranium has beauty benefits as follows: while Strawflower has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Zonal Geranium vs Strawflower

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