Clustered Everlasting

(Chrysocephalum semipapposum)

Clustered Everlasting (Chrysocephalum semipapposum)

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Summary

Chrysocephalum semipapposum, commonly known as Clustered Everlasting, is a perennial herb native to a variety of habitats across Australia, including grasslands, open forests, and woodlands, particularly in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania. It typically grows to a height of 24 inches (60 cm), with some varieties reaching up to 40 inches (100 cm). The plant has a bushy habit with silver-grey stems and branches. Its foliage is narrow and grey-green, providing a contrasting backdrop for the bright yellow flower heads that appear in dense clusters from late winter to summer, offering a long flowering season. The flowers are small but numerous, creating a showy display that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Clustered Everlasting is valued for its low maintenance requirements, drought resistance, and ability to adapt to a range of soil types, although it prefers well-drained soils. It is often utilized in gardens for its ornamental qualities, serving as an excellent choice for rockeries, borders, and as a ground cover. Additionally, its use in soil stabilization and erosion control makes it a practical choice for environmental restoration projects. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and minimal water once established, reflecting its adaptation to dry conditions. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub, Herb
  • Height: 0.5-3 feet
  • Width: 1-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Street Planting, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Native to grasslands, open forests, and woodlands across Australia

Other Names

Common Names: Chrysocephalum, Yellow-Buttons

Scientific Names: , Chrysocephalum semipapposum, Argyrocome semipopposum, Helichrysum apiculatum f. semipapposum, Helichrysum semipapposum f. abrotaniforme, Helichrysum semipapposum f. maidenii, Helichrysum semipapposum f. readeri, Helichrysum semipapposum f. semipapposum, Helichrysum semipapposum f. sulcaticaule, Helichrysum semipapposum var. brevifolium

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