Description
Xerochrysum bracteatum
When the world’s too bitter, grow yourself a sundae of strawflowers & sweeten it up!
This cheery mix of pinks, yellows, and whites will brighten things up, summer or winter! Strawflowers hold their color and texture even when dry, and dried flowers can last for years. Slightly frost-tolerant—flowers continue to bloom into fall. Pollinators love them as much as we do. Great for weaving into garlic braids! Plants grow around 3’ tall.
Seeds grown by Swift River Farm in Salmon, Idaho.
125 seeds
Directions: Sow on soil surface and keep moist but do not cover, as seeds require light to germinate. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant out after.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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On surface |
12” |
7 - 10 |
75 - 85 |