Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum)
Family: Asteraceae
Strawflowers are best known as everlasting flowers for dried arrangements. They are also beautiful in the landscape, with unusual color gradients on stiff petal-like bracts. The species is native to Australia, but it has been cultivated worldwide for centuries. Many cultivars are available with a wide range of flower colors.
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Tags:
annual, cut flower, dried flower, flower, ornamental, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized annual for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 1' to 3' (30 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.
Size: Reaches 1' to 3' (30 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.