Strawflower plant Xerochrysum bracteatum yellow seeds for planting in home gardens or dried flower arrangements

Add cheerful yellow color to your garden with Xerochrysum Bracteatum Yellow Seeds, a strawflower variety producing bright, papery blooms perfect for home gardens and dried flower arrangements. These annuals provide long-lasting color and texture, making them excellent for borders, containers, and cut flower projects.

Strawflowers are drought-tolerant, easy to grow, and maintain their color when dried, making them a versatile choice for gardeners and craft enthusiasts alike.

Features

• Bright yellow, long-lasting blooms
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Ideal for home gardens, borders, containers, and dried flower arrangements
• Drought-tolerant and easy to grow
• Long flowering season for summer and fall displays
• Perfect for cut flowers and decorative arrangements

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum
• Type: Annual
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches (1–2 feet)
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
• Germination Time: 10–14 days
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Ideal Growing Season: Spring sowing for summer blooms
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming; harvest flowers for drying at peak color

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
3. Maintain soil temperature around 70–75°F (21–24°C) for optimal germination.
4. Space seedlings 8–12 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil.
5. Deadhead spent blooms for extended flowering and harvest flowers for drying when fully open.