Xerochrysum viscosum - Sticky Everlasting Daisy / Sticky Paper Daisy - 50 seeds
This is a beautiful Australian wildflower growing 20 - 80cm tall x 30 - 80cm wide with bright green linear to elliptic leaves that have a sticky rough surface and long lasting bright yellow flowers in tones of yellow, gold, orange and bronze 20 - 30mm wide occuring in Spring to Summer. Flowers attract native butterflies and insects and is a food for butterfly larvae.
Best in grown in full sun in well drained soils and will grow in humid regions as opposed to the West Australian Everlasting Daisy species that like drier climates. Prune back flowers after flowering to maintain vigour and a bushy habit.
It is frost and drought tolerant.
Seeds are easily propagated but cold stratification may be necessary for successful germination.
50 premium quality seeds shipped on receipt of cleared funds.