Xerochrysum viscosum

Sticky Everlasting

Erect, open to straggly, much-branched sticky annual to biennial herb.

SynonymHelichrysum viscosum, Bracteantha viscosa
FamilyAsteraceae
StoreyLower storey
Size0.5-0.8 m x 0.3-1 m
Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
LeavesNarrow dark green leaves 2-14 cm x 0.5-4 mm, tip pointed, margins curved under.
Flower colourBright yellow
Flowering timeSeptember to March
FlowersTerminal daisy flowerheads to 3.5 cm wide
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingBoth food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies.
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsDry well drained soil often in rocky sites in eucalypt forest. Full sun, semi shade. Very restricted distribution within the Shire.
Garden useBright daisy for small gardens, rockeries and cottage gardens, especially if planted in mass or in drifts. Prune hard after flowering to encourage both bushiness and longevity.
Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More widespread outside the Shire.