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Xerochrysum

Genus

Also called Bracteantha

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Xerochrysum
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Fact sheet

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Typeannual

“Strawflowers and Paper Daisies are generally considered to be annual plants” — Strawflowers, How to grow and care for Strawflower Plants, Bracteantha bracteata - Garden Helper, Gardening Questions an

Lightfull sun or partial shade

“Strawflowers need moist, but well drained soil. They should be grown in full sun or partial shade” — Strawflowers, How to grow and care for Strawflower Plants, Bracteantha bracteata - Garden Helper, Gardening Questions an

WaterDry to Moderate

“Water Categories: Dry to Moderate” — Sundaze® - Bracteantha (Xerochrysum) bracteata | Proven Winners

Hardiness zones10-11

“but are actually short lived perennials in USDA zones 10-11” — Strawflowers, How to grow and care for Strawflower Plants, Bracteantha bracteata - Garden Helper, Gardening Questions an

Height12 in

“Cottage Pink strawflower shows off soft pink flowers nonstop in summer and autumn. It grows only 12 inches tall and wide.” — Strawflower – Costa Farms

Propagationseed, softwood cuttings

“Strawflower Plants can be propagated by softwood cuttings or grown from seed” — Strawflowers, How to grow and care for Strawflower Plants, Bracteantha bracteata - Garden Helper, Gardening Questions an

Edible partsnot intended for human or animal consumption

“Note: Strawflower is not intended for human or animal consumption.” — Strawflower – Costa Farms

Diseasesdowny mildew

“Downy Mildew can be a problem” — Sundaze® - Bracteantha (Xerochrysum) bracteata | Proven Winners

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