Xerochrysum ‘Wallaby Yellow’ – Everlasting Daisy
The mass flower displays on a lovely, compact mounding growth habit coupled with small dark green leaves and bright yellow everlasting flowers that attract butterflies are the outstanding features of this excellent plant. Great rockery, border or pot plant. It performs best in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Keep the water up to it,especially during the flowering period as dry soil conditions will reduce the flowering. Feed with a good native fertilizer through the warm months, being sure to water well afterwards to avoid leaf burn. The silky, papery flowers are great for drying and can last for years when dried properly. Pick in bud and hang upside down till dry.
- Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Wallaby Yellow’
- Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Wallaby Yellow’
Scientific Name: | Xerochrysum |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Common Name: | Everlasting Daisy |
Plant Type: | Ground cover |
Height: | 0.4 ~ 0.5 metres |
Width: | 0.3 ~ 0.4 metres |
Flower Colour: | Yellow |
Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden |
Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor |
Special Uses: | Cut flower, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |