Rhodanthe, Chamomile Sunray, Popcorn Plant 'Paper Cascade'

Rhodantheanthemoides

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhodanthe (rho-DAN-thee)
Species
anthemoides (an-them-OH-id-eez)
Synonym
Acroclinium anthemoides
Helichrysum anthemoides
Helipterum anthemoides
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Astoria, Oregon

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Moss Point, MS | October 2010 | positive

I don't have this plant...just wanted to add that I think it's soooo pretty.

K
Astoria, OR | August 2010 | positive

This year, 2010, was my first time growing this wonder. In hanging baskets with fuschia, and lobelia. Grows long (24") silvery, fernlik...Read More

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