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Helichrysum bracteatum

Annual Strawflower, Everlasting

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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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.