Strawflower
SpeciesXerochrysum bracteatum
Also called Helichrysum bracteatum
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“annual in the Gnaphalieae group” — How to Grow and Care for Strawflowers | Gardener's Path
“Strawflower days to maturity of 60 to 120 days, depending on whether you start from seed or transplant” — Strawflower Days to Maturity: Exact Timeline by Variety for Long-Lasting Blooms | Veggie Sprout
“full sun, well-drained soil” — How to Grow Strawflowers: Sow + Care + Dry
“well-draining. With good soil, fertilizer is not needed” — How to Grow and Care for Strawflowers | Gardener's Path
“USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10, and annuals in cooler temperate zones” — How to Grow and Care for Strawflowers | Gardener's Path
“To grow X. bracteatum in your garden, begin with seed or cuttings” — How to Grow and Care for Strawflowers | Gardener's Path
“after last frost, full sun, well-drained soil” — How to Grow Strawflowers: Sow + Care + Dry
“cut when buds just begin to open” — How to Grow Strawflowers: Sow + Care + Dry
“The strawflower can behave as a short-lived perennial in zones 8 to 11, returning reliably for two to three years.”” — How to Grow and Care for Strawflower
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84 cultivars
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Strawflower
- Fact sheet: 4 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian