Craspedia Drumstick Flower
A florist favorite, craspedia adds intrigue to the garden with clusters of sunny orbs and is dazzling in cut or dried arrangements. The blooms may look delicate, but the plants are tough, tolerating drought, heat, and heavy, poor soil. This pollinator-attracting flower is commonly known in its native countries of New Zealand and Australia as Billy buttons. Perennial in USDA zones 8–11 and warmer, often grown as an annual. In perennial areas, good drainage is required in winter.
Variety Info
- Family:
Asteraceae - Hardiness:
Perennial in USDA zones 8–11, usually grown as an annual - Exposure: Full sun
- Bloom Period: Summer
- Plant Dimensions: 24″–30″ tall, and 12″–18″ wide
- Variety Info:
1″ globes made up of over 100 tiny, mustard-yellow flowers on long stems - Attributes:
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Cut Flower
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside:
2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil has warmed - When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal temperature for germination is 65°–85°F.
- Days to Emerge: 15–30 Days
- Seed Depth: â…›”
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″
- Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″
