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Billy Buttons

Craspedia Globosa

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Overview

Craspedia globosa, commonly known as Drumstick or Billy Buttons, is an eye-catching, spherical-flowered perennial. Sturdy stalks rise to 24 inches, crowned with bright yellow, 1-inch globular blooms. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, requiring minimal maintenance. Its unique shape adds visual interest to garden beds and is exceptional for dried floral arrangements. USDA zones 8-11. Blooms persist through late summer.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Type Perennial
Billy Buttons (Craspedia Globosa) — commonly known as Drumstick or Billy Buttons
Billy Buttons (Craspedia Globosa) — spherical-flowered perennialBilly Buttons (Craspedia Globosa) — Sturdy stalks rise to 24 inches, crowned with bright yellow, 1-inch globular blooms

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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Billy Buttons (Craspedia Globosa) — commonly known as Drumstick or Billy Buttons
Billy Buttons (Craspedia Globosa) — spherical-flowered perennial
Billy Buttons (Craspedia Globosa) — Sturdy stalks rise to 24 inches, crowned with bright yellow, 1-inch globular blooms

Photograph: Hnsjrgnweis, CC BY 4.0 · source

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