Botanical Name: Helichrysum bracteatum
Common Name: Strawflower, Everlasting Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape sprawling evergreen short-lived perennial or summer annual with spreading, rounded form; daisy-like yellow flowers held well above leaves Height to 3' Spread to 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred, gets leggy and untidy in shaded areas Soil prefers good drainage; may suffer in waterlogged soils Hardiness some frost; Zones 16, 17, 22-24 – summer annual in all zones Morphology: Leaves oblong to lanceolate, alternate, to 5" long, some varieties glabrous while others are covered with downy silver Flowers bright yellow daisy flowers held above foliage; to 3" across and often used in dried or cut flower arrangements Fruit small achenes Propagation: seed, herbaceous cuttings taken any time Usage: choice container plant or mixed border perennial; very tidy and heavy bloom produce throughout the warm months - best if used in drier areas, slopes or drought-tolerant landscapes Landscape Care: Watering keep relatively dry after established – may suffer from root rot where drainage is poor or watering is too heavy Fertilizing slow-release at planting time; balanced liquid feed in containers Pruning head back between waves of bloom; head lightly but frequently Pests/Diseases root rot in heavy soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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