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Annual Strawflower, Everlasting

Helichrysum Bracteatum

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Overview

The Helichrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the Strawflower or Everlasting, is a vibrant annual, famed for its dazzling, papery blooms. Ideal for full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil, reaching heights of 2-3 feet. Its drought tolerance and long-lasting flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and white, make it superb for cut-flower arrangements. Deadheading encourages continuous blooming, enhancing beds, borders, and containers from summer to frost.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Mediterranean
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — The straw-like petals retain their color and shape when dried

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — commonly known as the Strawflower or Everlasting; make it superb for cut-flower, image 79
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — Strawflowers prefer well-draining soil and can tolerate drought; its drought tolerance and
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — offering a prolonged display of cheerfulness.<br><br>For optimal growth; strawflowers, image 95
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — Their flowering season extends from early summer into fall; deadheading encourages continuous
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — daisy-like blooms that come in an array of hues such as yellow
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — making them a resilient choice for various landscape designs; the straw-like petals, image 65
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — providing a mid-level layer of visual interest within a bed or border
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — be sure to accent the ease of use and the multi-faceted benefits of the Strawflower, image 99
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — commonly known as the Strawflower or Everlasting; make it superb for cut-flower, image 53
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — making them an excellent choice for long-lasting floral arrangements.<br><br>Thriving in, image 37
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — These plants typically reach between 2 to 3 feet in height and spread about 1 foot, image 92
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — Given their hardiness and low maintenance requirements
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — the Strawflower should be planted in zones 8 to 11
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — be sure to accent the ease of use and the multi-faceted benefits of the Strawflower
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — Ideal for full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil, reaching heights of 2-3 feet, image 54
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — Strawflowers prefer well-draining soil and can tolerate drought; its drought tolerance, image 90
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — Ideal for full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil, reaching heights of 2-3 feet
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — Their flowering season extends from early summer into fall
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — making them an excellent choice for long-lasting floral arrangements.<br><br>Thriving in, image 89
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — daisy-like blooms that come in an array of hues such as yellow; this annual is, image 87
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden; daisy-like blooms that come in an array, image 76
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — they are suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners; is a vibrant and showy plant that adds
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — Given their hardiness and low maintenance requirements; annual for full or half, image 71
Annual Strawflower, Everlasting (Helichrysum Bracteatum) — annual with multi-colored and yellow blooms
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