Xerochrysum bracteatum – Straw Flower

A low growing soft-wooded perennial with papery daisy flowers in a range of colours, from white, cream, yellow, gold, red to a range of pink tones. A great general garden or pot plant and a brilliant cut flower, attract butterflies and small moths. If using as a plant for colour in the garden it can be used as an annual and renewed every year.

A good heat tolerant plant, performs best in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Tip pruning the plants when young will help form more compact plants and give more flowers. While they are drought tolerant once established, dry soil conditions will reduce the flowering. Feed with a good native fertiliser during warm weather. To preserve the flowers, pick while in bud and hang upside down until dry.

Family : Asteraceae
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Width : 0.8
Flowering Time : Summer, Autumn
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Cut flower, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum
Common Name : Everlasting daisy
Height : 1.2
Flower Color : White, Cream, Yellow, Red, Pink, Orange, Gold
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Wildflower meadow
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects