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Bush Strawflower

Bracteantha Bracteata

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Overview

Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha bracteata), a vibrant, perennial sub-shrub, reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and width. Famed for its papery, daisy-like blooms in yellow, orange, or red, it flourishes in USDA zones 8-11. This full-sun lover with silvery-green foliage requires well-drained soil. Ideal for mixed borders or container gardens, its flowers are excellent for fresh bouquets or dried arrangements, offering long-lasting color and texture.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Arid
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — is a vibrant and versatile perennial that brings a unique textural quality to any garden
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and widthBush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — Famed for its papery, daisy-like blooms in yellow, orange, or red, it flourishes in USDA zones 8-11Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — This full-sun lover with silvery-green foliage requires well-drained soilBush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — offering long-lasting color and textureBush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — It grows to an optimal height of 1-3 feet and can spread equally as wideBush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — scientifically known as Bracteantha bracteata+23

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — is a vibrant and versatile perennial that brings a unique textural quality to any garden
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and width
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — Famed for its papery, daisy-like blooms in yellow, orange, or red, it flourishes in USDA zones 8-11
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — This full-sun lover with silvery-green foliage requires well-drained soil
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — offering long-lasting color and texture
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — It grows to an optimal height of 1-3 feet and can spread equally as wide
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — scientifically known as Bracteantha bracteata
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — Ideal for mixed borders or container gardens
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — its flowers are excellent for fresh bouquets or dried arrangements
Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha bracteata)
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
Bracteantha Bracteata
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