Botanical Name: Helichrysum bracteatum
Common Name: Straw flower, everlasting
Family: Compositae
Type: Broad leaved perennial
Origin/Habitat: Australia
Leaf Character: Opposite, simple, oblong to lanceolate, inclined to have dried leaves at the base
Flower Type: Soliatry head 2.5" Pompon-like, papery
Color: Yellow, orange, red, white
Period: Summer and Fall
Fruit: Achene
Bark:
Exposure: Full Sun
Water:
Remarks: Outstanding flowers and foliage, used as cut or dried flowers, as border, filler, or on a hillside
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