Everlasting Daisy

Did you know

• The papery bracts that look like petals are actually modified leaves, and they retain their color and shape indefinitely when dried.
• Aboriginal Australians used the plant medicinally as a treatment for colds and infections.
• It was chosen as the official floral emblem to represent the Australian Capital Territory.
• The genus name Xerochrysum literally means dry golden thing in Greek, perfectly describing the dried flower.
• When humidity changes, the dried bracts open and close, making the flower appear to come alive even after being picked.

Color meanings

Uses

• dried arrangements
• cut flowers
• cottage gardens
• pollinator gardens