King Size Gold strawflower
Xerochrysum viscosum 'King Size Gold'
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
- Bloom color
- Gold
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'King Size Gold' strawflower (Xerochrysum viscosum 'King Size Gold') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and xeriscape beds. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, loamy soil. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. Gold blooms appear in profuse numbers and work well in fresh or dried arrangements. The plant is drought tolerant and needs little care.
Pairs well with Texas bluebonnet, Purple sage, and Lemongrass.