Xeranthemum
Xeranthemum annuum
Description
In spite of this plant’s delicate appearance, it thrives in the heat and lasts a surprisingly long time in the vase. Plants are quite tough, and each produces a flush of 15 to 20 branching stems loaded with multiple silvery-white flowers. Long, wiry wands have a delicate, graceful quality and smell like desert sage. Can be used both fresh and dried.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when flowers are three-quarters to fully open. Expect a vase life of 10 to 14 days. Flowers can also be dried for later use. Hang freshly cut stems upside down in a warm, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks or until they are firm to the touch.
Details
Description
In spite of this plant’s delicate appearance, it thrives in the heat and lasts a surprisingly long time in the vase. Plants are quite tough, and each produces a flush of 15 to 20 branching stems loaded with multiple silvery-white flowers. Long, wiry wands have a delicate, graceful quality and smell like desert sage. Can be used both fresh and dried.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when flowers are three-quarters to fully open. Expect a vase life of 10 to 14 days. Flowers can also be dried for later use. Hang freshly cut stems upside down in a warm, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks or until they are firm to the touch.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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