Bush Strawflower
Bracteantha Bracteata
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial, Shrub
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Arid
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