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Strawflower
Xerochrysum bracteatumHeat-loving annual with papery, long-lasting flower heads prized for dried arrangements.
AnnualFull sun
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Days to maturity
75–85 daysDays to germ.
7–10 daysSpacing
10–12 inHeight
36–40 inSun
SunHow we grow it
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 7–10 d
- Depth
- 0 in
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 75–85 d
- Spacing
- 10–12 in
- Height
- 36–40 in
- Sun
- Sun
- Frost
- tender
Harvest
- Handling
- Harvesting increases yield. For fresh or dried flowers, cut when 2-3 layers of petals have unfolded but before the flower fully opens to reveal its center. Hang to dry.