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(Coronidium scorpioides)
Button Everlasting (Coronidium scorpioides)
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Photo by: David Sando | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Occurence ID: https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1935326226 | Publisher: Atlas of Living Australia |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Coronidium scorpioides, commonly known as Button Everlasting, is an evergreen perennial herb native to open grasslands and sclerophyll forests in Eastern and Southern Australia. It typically forms a low mound reaching a height of 0.3 feet (0.09 meters) and can spread to a width of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters). The plant is characterized by its woolly stems and narrow, linear leaves. It produces small, bright yellow, button-like flowers that are clustered at the ends of the stems, blooming profusely in spring and summer, which are highly attractive to pollinators.
Button Everlasting is valued for its drought tolerance and long-lasting flowers, making it an excellent choice for rockeries, borders, and as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is also popular for use in cut flower arrangements due to the longevity of its blooms. This plant prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate poor fertility, making it relatively easy to maintain. While it thrives in full sun, it can also tolerate part shade, especially in hotter climates. Regular deadheading can encourage more blooms.CC BY-SA 4.0
Button Everlasting is valued for its drought tolerance and long-lasting flowers, making it an excellent choice for rockeries, borders, and as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is also popular for use in cut flower arrangements due to the longevity of its blooms. This plant prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate poor fertility, making it relatively easy to maintain. While it thrives in full sun, it can also tolerate part shade, especially in hotter climates. Regular deadheading can encourage more blooms.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 0.3-0.3 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Open grasslands and sclerophyll forests
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Coronidium scorpioides, Helichrysum scorpioides, Gnaphalium scorpioides, Helichrysum buphthalmoides, Helichrysum bupthalmoides, Helichrysum scorpioides var. pygmaea, Helichrysum scorpioides var. scorpioides, Panaetia fulva, Xeranthemum scorpioides,
GBIF Accepted Name: Coronidium scorpioides (Labill.) Paul G.Wilson