White Sweet Everlasting Seeds produce a low-growing perennial plant known for its clusters of papery, white flowers and silvery-green foliage. This clump-forming plant thrives in full sun with well-drained, sandy or loamy soil and is suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. Once established, Sweet Everlasting is drought-tolerant and provides long-lasting blooms that are ideal for fresh and dried floral arrangements, adding ornamental interest to gardens throughout the growing season.
Features
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Low-growing, clump-forming perennial growth habit
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Produces clusters of papery white flowers
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Silvery-green foliage adds ornamental texture
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Suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and containers
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Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
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Drought-tolerant with long-lasting blooms
Specifications
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Scientific name: Xerochrysum bracteatum
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Common name (US): Everlasting Flower
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Seed type / variety: White flowering perennial variety
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Growth habit: Low-growing, clump-forming perennial
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USDA zones: 8 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
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Planting season: Spring
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Growing season: Late spring through summer
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Sowing Season: Spring
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Sowing season months: March to May
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Germination time and conditions: 10 to 14 days at 70 to 75 F in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
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Watering needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Mature plant size: 12 to 18 inches tall; 12 to 18 inches spread
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Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart