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Asteraceae
Golden Everlasting
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Eternal memory.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Xerochrysum
- Native to
- Australia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The papery bracts that look like petals retain their color and shape almost indefinitely when dried.
- It is also known as the strawflower and is one of the most popular flowers for dried arrangements worldwide.
- The flower heads open and close in response to humidity, even after being dried.
- It was originally described as Helichrysum bracteatum before being reclassified in 1990.
- In Australia, it is an important nectar source for native butterflies including the painted lady.
Color meanings
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Immortality
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Unfading beauty
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Remembrance