Strawflower Seeds – Heirloom

Brighten your garden with the timeless beauty of Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum), a hardy heirloom flower known for its vibrant, papery blooms that retain color long after cutting. Perfect for borders, flower beds, and dried flower arrangements, Strawflowers are low-maintenance, easy to grow, and provide long-lasting color throughout the season.

Features:

• Heirloom Strawflower variety

• Produces colorful, long-lasting papery blooms

• Excellent for borders, beds, and dried flower arrangements

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators to your garden

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Annual flowering plant

• Height: 12–36 inches

• Bloom Time: Summer to fall (June–October)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil

• Zones: USDA hardiness zones 3–10

• Planting Season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing Instructions:

  • Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly cover with soil and maintain consistent moisture. Germination occurs in 7–14 days.

  • Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing 10–12 inches apart.

  • Direct Sowing: Sow directly outdoors in prepared soil after the last frost.

• Care Tips: Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.