Xerochrysum, Everlasting Flower, Paper Daisy, Straw Flower 'Mixed Hybrids, Noids'

Xerochrysumbracteatum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Xerochrysum (zer-oh-KRIS-um)
Species
bracteatum (brak-tee-AY-tum)
Synonym
Bracteantha bracteata
Helichrysum bracteatum
Elichrysum bracteatum
Xeranthemum bracteatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Lanett, Alabama

Anchor Point, Alaska

Nikolaevsk, Alaska

Laguna Niguel, California

San Jose, California

Golden, Colorado

New Haven, Connecticut

New Milford, Connecticut

Fountain, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Braselton, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Barbourville, Kentucky

Zachary, Louisiana

Baltimore, Maryland

Haverhill, Massachusetts

Dowagiac, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Glen Head, New York

Greene, New York

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Salem, Oregon

Kintnersville, Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Houston, Texas

Rockdale, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
New Milford, CT | May 2010 | positive

Can't kill 'em, self-seeds prolifically. They work well for me in places that are too hot & sunny for most other flowers. And mine get as...Read More

K
| October 2009 | positive

I grew strawflowers for the first time this summer ... i had the best luck not burying the seed in the soil but sprinkling the seed on to...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2005 | positive

I grew these from seed under lights during the winter and then planted them out in the garden. They're wonderful and are a delight to sh...Read More

M
Baltimore, MD | September 2003 | positive

This plant is absolutely lovely in my garden; it's well over the height listed in the profile. I have noticed that on cloudy days it doe...Read More

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2003 | positive

I grew Helichrysum bracteatum for the first time this year and I love them, even though only a few of the transplants survived. Th...Read More

F
RR 5 Clinton, ON (Zone 5b) | July 2003 | positive

I grow these every year in Zone 5b, Ontario (Canada), but I start them indoors 2 to 4 weeks before last frost to get earlier blooms. My ...Read More

M
M
| June 2002 | positive

I planted these in direct sun in wooden barrel and they grew beautifully.

K
Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2001 | neutral

Half-hardy, warm-season annual in zones 2-11. Aster yellows virus and aphids may cause a problem.

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