Copper Red strawflower

Xerochrysum viscosum 'Copper Red'

AnnualAsteraceae

Copper Red strawflower
Deer-resistantDrought tolerant
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry or moist soil
Size3 to 3.5 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Soil types
Loam
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerLow maintenanceXeriscape

Notes

'Copper Red' strawflower (Xerochrysum viscosum 'Copper Red') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and xeriscape. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, loamy soil. It blooms profusely, and the flowers work well in fresh or dried arrangements. It sits low on the menu for deer. Drought tolerance makes it a good pick for low maintenance beds.

Pairs well with Statice, Lemon thyme, and Purple sage.