Helichrysum bracteatum
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting
Description
This plant will grow 2'-3' high and 1' wide and has beautiful flowers that come in white, red, yellow, pink, purple, and orange, blooming from summer through the first frost. Flowers resemble pom-poms and can be dried for flower arrangements. Leaves are woolly looking, green and strap-like. This annual does best in full sun with moderate amount of water.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
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, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.