Xerochrysum bracteatum
Origin: Australia
Improvement status: Cultivar
Seeds per packet: ~100
Germination tested 03/2026: 92%
Life cycle: Annual
'Silvery Rose' is an elegant mix of pink, magenta, and white strawflowers, all with characteristic yellow hearts. Truly a stunning flower, and excellent for fresh cut flowers or dry arrangements. Reaches roughly 3 feet in height. This Aster family species — formerly placed in the genus Helichrysum, but moved by the taxonomists to Xerochrysum in 1990 (though most seed companies still use the old name) — is native to Australia.
These seeds were produced by our friends Cody Egan and Dylan Bruce of Driftless Seed Supply in Wisconsin.
GROWING TIPS: Start one to two months early indoors for best results.
