Xeranthemum, commonly known as Everlasting Flower, is an annual flowering plant valued for its papery blooms that retain their shape and color after drying. The plant produces slender stems with narrow foliage and small daisy-like flowers that appear during the warm growing season. Xeranthemum adapts well to sunny garden locations and grows best in well-drained soils. It is commonly planted in garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens, where the flowers can also be harvested for dried floral arrangements.
Features
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Annual flowering plant with papery, long-lasting blooms
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Suitable for garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens
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Flowers maintain shape and color when dried
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Adapted to sunny growing environments
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Upright growth with slender stems
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Xeranthemum annuum
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Common Name (US): Everlasting Flower
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Seed Type / Variety: Flower seeds
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Growth Habit: Upright annual flowering plant
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USDA Zones: 2 to 11 (grown as annual)
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
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Growing Season: Late spring through summer
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 2 to 6: April to June
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Zones 7 to 11: March to May
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Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22 C in moist, well-drained seed starting mix
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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: Light to moderate watering; tolerant of dry conditions once established
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Mature Plant Size: 18 to 24 inches height; 10 to 12 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 10 to 12 inches between plants