Xerochrysum bracteatum
Strawflower
Description
This plant will grow 1-4' high x 8-10" wide and has beautiful flowers that come in white, red, yellow, pink, purple, and orange.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.