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Asteraceae
Paper Daisy
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Eternity and everlasting memories.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Xerochrysum
- Native to
- Australia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Height
- 1-3 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, Sandy
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The 'petals' are actually papery bracts that retain their color and shape for years when dried.
- Paper daisies are also known as everlasting daisies or strawflowers.
- The central disc flowers open gradually from the outside in over several days.
- They are one of Australia's most iconic wildflowers and feature on postage stamps.
- The bracts open and close in response to humidity, acting as a natural weather predictor.
Color meanings
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Eternal remembrance
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Immortality
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Unfading beauty