In Bloom: 2009-06-19 Out of Bloom: 0000-00-00 Growth Type: Annual Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10 Location at Monticello: West Lawn Planting Conditions: Partial Shade

Strawflower Helichrysum bracteatum (Click image to enlarge)

Strawflower was introduced from Australia to England in 1799. It is also known as Everlasting Flower for the long-lived color of its flowers when dried. A half-hardy annual that withstands light frosts, it offers a wide selection of colors, ranging from silvery pastel pink and white to fiery red and rusty, terracotta brown. Visit Monticello's Online Shop to check for seeds or plants of Strawflower. Close Window © Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.