King Size Orange strawflower
Xerochrysum viscosum 'King Size Orange'
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
- Red, orange, gold
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'King Size Orange' strawflower (Xerochrysum viscosum 'King Size Orange') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and xeriscapes. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, loamy soil. The red, orange, and gold flowers are profuse and work well in fresh or dried arrangements. Deer tend to browse other plants first. The stems reach 36 to 40 inches tall.
Pairs well with White sage, Lemongrass, Totally Tangerine dahlia, and Italian cypress.