Heirloom 400 Seeds Craspedia Globosa Drumstick Perennial Billy Buttons Garden Yellow Flower Bulk Seeds B1013

Description

Sun Exposure: Full Sun Bloom Color: Bright Yellow Bloom Time: Mid Fall, Late Fall/Early Winter Foliage: Silver/Gray Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Description The brilliant yellow hue and dense spherical shape of Craspedia globosa make it a striking addition to both fresh and dried arrangements. Known as the "billy button," or "drumstick," Craspedia is a perennial wildflower of New Zealand, Australia and Tasmania. It has been cultivated in the United States as a garden flower since 1988. Blooming June to August, the 1" globes last and last. Long, sturdy stems. Height 3'. Full sun. Zone 6-9. Half-hardy Annual. Flower heads are tough and durable, making an exceptional dried flower. Long, rugged stems also make excellent fresh bouquets. Perennial in parts of the South; frequently grown as an annual elsewhere.