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Xerochrysum, Everlasting Daisy, Paper Daisy, 'Dreamtime Jumbo Light Pink'

Xerochrysumbracteata

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Xerochrysum (zer-oh-KRIS-um)
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Species
bracteata (brak-tee-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Bracteantha bracteatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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