Showy Everlasting Daisy

Description

Add a stunning and long-lasting display to your garden with the Showy Everlasting Daisy, also known as Strawflower. Renowned for its vibrant, papery blooms and excellent durability, this hardy perennial is perfect for creating colorful borders or enhancing your cut flower arrangements. Showy Everlasting Daisy’s ability to retain its color after being cut makes it a favorite for dried flower arrangements as well.

Features:

• Vibrant, Paper-like Blooms: The Showy Everlasting Daisy produces bright, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, pink, red, and white. The blooms have a papery texture that adds visual interest to any garden.
• Long-lasting Flowers: The blooms are known for their longevity, both in the garden and as cut flowers, which can be dried to preserve their color and shape.
• Attractive to Pollinators: This plant is great for attracting bees and butterflies, helping to support pollinator populations and enhance biodiversity in your garden.
• Low-Maintenance: The Showy Everlasting Daisy is easy to grow and requires minimal care. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in a variety of soil types, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardens.
• Versatile Use: Excellent for creating long-lasting floral displays in garden beds, borders, containers, and as part of mixed plantings. Perfect for use in fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Specifications:

• Common Name: Showy Everlasting Daisy, Strawflower
• Scientific Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum
• Pack Size: Typically sold in packs of seeds or seedlings, with a variable quantity depending on the supplier
• Flower Colors: Yellow, orange, red, pink, white, and more
• Plant Height: 18-24 inches
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
• Planting Depth: Seeds should be lightly covered with soil (about 1/8 inch deep)
• Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 8-11

The Showy Everlasting Daisy is a perfect addition to your garden if you are looking for a hardy, low-maintenance flower that provides vibrant color, supports pollinators, and can be used in both fresh and dried floral arrangements. Ideal for sunny spots, this plant will bring lasting beauty to your outdoor space.