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Strawflower
Yellow-and-red bicolor everlasting flowers cover this mounded nonhardy perennial from Australia by season's end. The papery colorful bracts are often mistaken for petals. Plant this perennial in full sun and in average to dry soil. The flower heads are often harvested and used in dried floral arrangements.
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
March - April
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Red
Orange
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10