Photo by Cistus Nursery
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Craspedia globosa
Also Known As
- Craspedia globosa 'Yellow Drumsticks'
- Pycnosorus globosus
- Billy Buttons
- Drumsticks
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Craspedia globosa plant details
Craspedia globosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Craspedia globosa
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: border plant, clumping, cutting garden, dried-arrangements
GROWING CONDITIONS for Craspedia globosa
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
I first espied these in Victoria, BC and fell immediately in love. Outstanding in the garden as they are in a vase, these long stemmed yellow drumsticks shoot up over 2' over clumps of silvery green linear foliage and glow in a sunny spot; BLOOMS ALL SUMMER
An odd little evergreen perennial from the plains of eastern Australia with shiny silver-blue-green, felted foliage (whew!) in clumps of 12-18" and architectural spheres of yellow flowers held atop 3 ft stalks. Great for cut flowers or use in a sunny border. Tolerates heavy soil in sun with regular summer water. Cold hardy into USDA zone 8.
By: Cistus Nursery
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How to Grow Craspedia globosa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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