Vintage White strawflower
Xerochrysum viscosum 'Vintage White'
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
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Vintage White' strawflower (Xerochrysum viscosum 'Vintage White') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and xeriscape gardens. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, loamy soil. It bears profuse white blooms in summer and autumn, and they work in fresh or dried arrangements. It stands 36 to 40 inches tall and tolerates drought. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Purple sage, Lemon thyme, and Lemongrass.