Pycnosorus Species, Billy Buttons, Drumsticks

Craspediaglobosa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Craspedia (kras-PEE-dee-uh)
Species
globosa (glo-BOH-suh)
Synonym
Craspedia globosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aliso Viejo, California

Lithia, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 8a) | June 2023 | neutral

Rating neutral as new in my garden. Literature says it self sows freely but I’m hoping they’re easy to pull out. If I get tired of ...Read More

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Aliso Viejo, CA | February 2021 | negative

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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

For reference only.
This perennial is native to New Zealand, Australia and Tasmania. 2- 3 ft tall bushy plants with 1" yellow sph...Read More

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