Xeranthemum
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| Lifespan: | ⌛ | annual |
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| Origin: | ✈ | S Europe |
Many-branched plants. Up to 2 inch long silvery leaves are be oblong to lanceolate. The papery flowers are dry, shiny and can be either single or double. Flowers reach as much as 2 in. wides and come in white, rose, or pink. Make good drying flowers. Cut flowers when buds are starting to open, or they turn a light brown.
Cultivation
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Can be grown in well-drained soil that is anywhere from moist to a bit dry. Plants are drought tolerant, and should get sun at least half of the day.
Propagation
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From seed.
Pests and diseases
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Species
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References
External links
- w:Xeranthemum. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Xeranthemum QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
