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Xeranthemum annuum

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Xeranthemum (zer-AN-the-mum) (Info)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um) (Info)

Category:
Annuals

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Silver/Gray

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

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1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Terry On Mar 10, 2001, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Found wild in southern Europe. The oblong, silvery leaves grow up to 2 inches long. The dry, papery flowers are shiny and may be single or double. They grow up to 2 inches across and may be white, rose, or pink. The flowers may be used for drying. They should be cut when the buds begin to open. If they are left to dry on the plant, they turn tan or light brown.

Plant in average, well-drained garden soil. Drought-tolerant; provide adequate water, but do not over-water.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Averill Park, New York
North Augusta, South Carolina
Kalama, Washington



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