Xeranthemum Species, Paper Flower
Xeranthemumcylindraceum

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Xeranthemum (zer-AN-the-mum)
Species: cylindraceum (sil-in-DRAK-ee-um)

Synonym:Xeranthemum cylindricum

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender

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

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting