| Description | A tough plant tolerant of hot dry conditions |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (kri-so-SEPH-a-lum) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-10 |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | average, tolerates dry once established |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained |
| Temperature | tolerates hot temperatures, to low 30 degrees F |
| Flowers | small, yellow, round, clusters together |
| Leaves | alternate, gray to silver color |
| Dimensions | 8-14 inches tall, trails to 24 inches |
| Maintenance | if they start to look unkempt trim back and they will respond with a new flush of growth. |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Native Site | Species plant native to the Nullarbor Plain Australia. |
| Misc Facts | The genus Chrysocephalum is derived from Greek "chryso" golden and "chephalus" meaning head. This is in reference to the shape and color of the flowers. Species name "apiculatum" refers to the rounded point of the leaves. This genus chrysocephalum was once part of the genus Helichrysum ( Licorice Plants,Strawflowers, etc) |
| Author's Notes | I have seen this plant used many times in container, where it acts as a spiller and filler. A nice combination of the yellow button-like flowers and grayish foliage. |
| Notes & Reference | #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), Proven Winners web site, #156-San Marcos Growers web site |
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