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Summer–Autumn
Strawflower
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Family: Asteraceae
Earthy & Warmwarmresinous
SeasonSummer–Autumn
OriginAustralia
IntensityFaint
LifespanAnnual
About This Flower
Earthy & Warm · Summer–Autumn bloomer
Strawflowers' papery bracts retain their colour and form long after drying, nature's own everlasting, blooming in intense golds, pinks, and crimsons with a warm, slightly resinous character.
Symbolism & Meaning
immortality, eternity, never-fading
In the Victorian language of flowers, strawflower means “Never-ceasing remembrance”.
Habitat & Environment
Australia
Strawflower is native to Australia.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameXerochrysum bracteatum
- FamilyAsteraceae
- Native ToAustralia
- Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
- LifespanAnnual
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