Rhodanthe chlorocephala
STRAW FLOWER
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

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Origins: Australia, WA, SA

Other Botanical Names: Acroclinium roseum, Argyrocome chlorocephala, Helipterum chlorocephalum, H. roseum, Schoenia chlorocephala

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Rhodanthe chlorocephala
STRAW FLOWER
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink, crimson or white

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, cottage & bush designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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