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 8–11Climate Arid

Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha bracteata)

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) — 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) — offering long-lasting color and texture

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Arid

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Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha bracteata)

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) — 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) — offering long-lasting color and texture

Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — scientifically known as Bracteantha bracteata

Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — is a vibrant and versatile perennial that brings a unique textural quality to any garden

Bush Strawflower (Bracteantha Bracteata) — It grows to an optimal height of 1-3 feet and can spread equally as wide

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