Xerochrysum viscosum – Sticky Everlasting Daisy

Xerochrysum viscosum - sticky everlasting
Xerochrysum viscosum - sticky everlasting
Xerochrysum viscosum - sticky everlasting

An attractive long flowering everlasting daisy with interesting sticky foliage, which can trap small insects. A good hardy plant for frost and drought areas, but also good for more humid areas. Easily grown in most well drained soils , best in full sun. It flowers from spring through summer with spot flowering in autumn. Prune back after flowering to stimulate new flowering shoots and to maintain bushiness. Good for massed planting. The flower heads are great cut flowers and can be dried for long lasting colourful blooms.

Naturally grows in south east Australia from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania, in open woodland and in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Family : Asteraceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Clumping perennial

Width : 0.8

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Xerochrysum viscosum

Common Name : Everlasting Daisy

Height : 0.8

Flower Color : Yellow, Orange, Gold

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate, Drought resistant, Wildflower meadow

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects