Strawflower
Annual

Strawflower

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Papery petals that already look like dried flowers when fresh. The original everlasting, hanging on long after every other bloom fades.

Bloom Season
Jun - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
2-3' tall
USDA Zones 2-11
Bloom Colors
Yellow
Orange
Red
Pink
White
Traits
✂ Cut Flower▢ Container Friendly△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance
Soil
SandyLoamPoor Soil
Pairs Well With
Zinnia
Annual
Cosmos
Annual
Marigold
Annual
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ColorYellow flowersOrange flowersRed flowersPink flowersWhite flowers
TypeAll annuals
TraitsCut FlowerContainer FriendlyDeer ResistantLow Maintenance
MonthsWhat blooms in JunWhat blooms in Oct
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