Craspedia variabilis

Common Billy-buttons

Erect tufted perennial herb.

Additional information

• SynonymCraspedia glauca
• FamilyAsteraceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size30-50 cm x 0.5-1 m
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesHairy, pale to olive green leaves. Narrow, spoon-shaped leaves in a basal rosette, smaller stem leaves, 5-13 cm x 5-13 mm.
• Flower colourGolden
• Flowering timeSeptember to November
• FlowersOne to several long erect flowering stems with a terminal globular flowerhead to 20 mm across.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist soil in low foothill forests. Limited restriction within the Shire. Frost tolerant. Full sun to semi shade.
• Garden useSpectacular plant for massed flowering as an understorey plant, on an embankment or in containers. Flowers are long lasting and can be used in fresh or dried arrangements.
• Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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