Chrysocephalum semipapposum - Clustered Everlasting

Chrysocephalum semipapposum - Clustered Everlasting

A hardy perennial groundcover with soft grey-green foliage and bright golden-yellow clustered flowers

This attractive, low-maintenance Australian native is prized for its soft, silky, silver-grey lance-shaped leaves and densely clustered vibrant yellow 'everlasting' flowers that bloom mainly in spring and early summer. The flowers have excellent vase life, making them perfect for cut flower arrangements.

Key Features:

• Height: 15-60cm tall
• Spread: Extensive groundcover spread
• Foliage: Soft, silky, silver-grey, lance-shaped leaves
• Flowers: Densely clustered vibrant yellow 'everlasting' flowers
• Blooming: Mainly spring and early summer
• Growth Habit: Spreading perennial herbaceous shrub

Growing Conditions:

• Climate: Tolerant of drought and frost
• Soil: Variety of soil types including sandy and loamy soils
• Maintenance: Low maintenance requirements

Uses & Wildlife Value:

• Ideal for erosion control and native garden groundcover
• Perfect for adding seasonal color to rockeries and mass plantings
• Attracts native pollinators including butterflies and bees
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements with long vase life

Chrysocephalum semipapposum offers both ornamental appeal and ecological benefits, making it a wonderful addition to sustainable and wildlife-friendly gardens.