Bracteantha bracteata
Bush Strawflower
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.