The mass flower displays on a lovely, compact mounding growth habit coupled with small dark green leaves and bright yellow everlasting flowers that attract butterflies are the outstanding features of this excellent plant. Great rockery, border or pot plant. It performs best in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Keep the water up to it,especially during the flowering period as dry soil conditions will reduce the flowering. Feed with a good native fertilizer through the warm months, being sure to water well afterwards to avoid leaf burn. The silky, papery flowers are great for drying and can last for years when dried properly. Pick in bud and hang upside down till dry.
Xerochrysum ‘Wallaby Yellow’ – Everlasting Daisy
Family : Asteraceae
Cultivar Name: Wallaby Yellow
Plant Type : Ground cover
Width : 0.4
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn
Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing
Scientific Name: Xerochrysum
Common Name : Everlasting Daisy
Height : 0.5
Flower Color : Yellow
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects