A florist favorite, craspedia adds intrigue to the garden with clusters of sunny orbs and is dazzling in cut or dried arrangements. The blooms may look delicate, but the plants are tough, tolerating drought, heat and heavy, poor soil. This pollinator-attracting flower is commonly known in it's native countries of New Zealand and Australia as billy buttons. Perennial in USDA zones 8 to 11 and warmer, often grown as an annual. In perennial areas, good drainage is required in winter.
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
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| Bloom Season | Summer |
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| Botanical Name | Pycnosorus Globosus |
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| Cold Hardiness | USDA Zones 8 to 11 |
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| Common Name | Drumstick Flower |
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| Days to Germination | 15 to 30 days |
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| Height | 24 to 30 in |
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| Life Cycle | Annual, Perennial |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Spacing | 12 in |
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| Net Content | 80 mg |
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| Type | Heirloom Craspedia |
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| Width | 12 to 18 in |
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