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Xerochrysum bracteatum

Everlasting Daisy / Paper Daisy

Asteraceae

Description:

Narrow, upright herb to 1m, stems and leaves hairy, in sunny, open areas. Leaves to 10cm x 20mm. Flowers to 4cm, winter to summer. Formerly Bracteantha bracteata.

Special Features:

  • Used in cottage gardens, rockeries, border plantings, and mixed native landscapes. It is suitable for pots and balconies.

  • The papery bracts retain their color and shape for years, making them ideal for dried, long-lasting floral arrangements.

  • The plant has reported anti-fungal and antibacterial properties; essential oils are sometimes extracted for skin treatments.

Natural Habitat:

Dry Eucalypt Forest, Wet Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Well-drained, Sandy, Loam

Tree/Shrub Height:

Attracts:

Bees, Insectivorous birds

Flower Colour:

Yellow, Orange

Xerochrysum bracteatum - Everlasting Daisy / Paper Daisy

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Regional ecosystem:

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Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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