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Bracteantha bracteata

Bush Strawflower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This shrubby perennial grows to 8" to 2.5' tall and spreading to 5' wide or more. Flowers are typically golden yellow; some selections are pink & white, blooming from spring through fall. It needs full sun and good drainage. It is great in dried flower arrangements or use for color borders. This attractive plant will become drought tolerant after being established for a few years.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Gold, Pink, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.