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Xerochrysum bracteatum and other speciesXerochrysum bracteatum is the 'Golden Everlasting Daisy' and also comes in a white form (see picture right) . Xerochrysum subundulatum is the 'Alpine Everlasting Daisy' and Xerochrysum viscosum the ' Sticky Everlasting Daisy' In Europe these are known as 'straw flowers' in Australia, 'Everlasting, or Paper Daisies' . Xerochrysum bracteatum is great for attracting butterfly's and bees and also makes a good dried flower as well, fairly easy to grow in a well drained soil. Xerochrysum bracteum Lemon Princess is a yellow flowering cultivar, 'White Monarch' is a paper white cultivar. |
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Growing ConditionsBe a little careful here as both annual and perennial forms are available. However both forms require a sunny position in a well drained soil. Regular pruning seems to improve flowering. Plants are best replaced after 4-5 years. Drought tolerant and disease resistant, a great Australian plant. Plants are fairly easy to grow from seeds or cuttings, but remember that cultivars will not come true from seed. |
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