Xerochrysum bracteatum
Superb dried flower!!
Strawflowers have petals that resemble the texture of straw when mature and hold their color and texture even when dry. A mix of different colors (red, pink, lemon, lilac and more!) makes for grand crafts and dried flowers. This flower is also slightly frost-tolerant, so it continues to bloom into fall! Pollinators love them! Plant next to your tomatoes for a bumper crop.
Seeds grown by Flowers with Rye in Boise, Idaho, Ribier Gardens in Meridian, Idaho and Grand Prismatic in Salt Lake City, Utah.
125 seeds
Directions:
Sow on soil surface and keep moist but do not cover, as seeds require light to germinate. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant out after.
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Planting Depth |
Plant Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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On surface |
12” |
7-10 |
75-85 |