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Craspedia, also known as Billy Buttons or Drumsticks, is a striking flower with an unusual texture and vibrant canary-yellow, spherical blooms. Each 1-inch globe sits atop a sturdy, 2 to 2.5-foot-tall stem, making it an excellent choice for cut flowers and dried arrangements. The grass-like, silvery-green foliage adds contrast, enhancing its appeal both in the garden and in floral displays. With a long vase life, Craspedia remains fresh for extended periods, while its dried blooms retain their brilliant color, making it a favorite among florists.
Beyond its beauty, Craspedia is incredibly resilient, tolerating heat, drought, and poor soil with ease. Native to New Zealand and Australia, this pollinator-attracting plant thrives in challenging conditions, bringing both structure and brightness to gardens. Whether used fresh or dried, its bold, sunny orbs add a whimsical, modern touch to bouquets and landscapes alike.
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Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Craspedia globosa |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F, USDA Zone 11b: to 50F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Late Fall/Early Winter, Mid-Fall |
| Foliage | Blue-Green |
| Other Details | Flowers are good for drying and preserving |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
