Helichrysum bracteatum
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting
Description
This plant will grow 1'-4' high and 8"-10" wide and has beautiful flowers that come in white, red, yellow, pink, purple, and orange.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
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
n/a
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.