Immortelle
/
(Xeranthemum annuum)
Immortelle (Xeranthemum annuum)
/
Kajetan Dzierżanowski
CC BY-SA 3.0
Image By:
Kajetan Dzierżanowski
Recorded By:
Copyright:
CC BY-SA 3.0
Copyright Notice:
Photo by: Kajetan Dzierżanowski | License Type: CC BY-SA 3.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 | Uploader: Ogrodnikk | Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Title: Xeranthemum_annuum.JPG | Notes: |
Summary
Xeranthemum annuum, commonly known as Immortelle, is an annual herb native to open grasslands and rocky sites in Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-2 feet (0.15-0.6 meters) and a width of 0.3-0.5 feet (0.09-0.15 meters). This plant is characterized by its elongated, spear-like leaves with a silvery-gray color and downy texture. During the summer, Immortelle produces a profusion of papery flowers in shades of pink, red, and white, which are particularly showy when massed together, creating a delightful pink-lilac flower field.
Immortelle is valued for its drought tolerance and long-lasting flowers, which are often used in dried flower arrangements. It is commonly cultivated in gardens for its ornamental flowers and as a border plant. It thrives in full sun and requires medium amounts of water, preferring well-drained soils. While it is generally easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. To avoid this, ensure proper soil drainage and avoid excessive watering.CC BY-SA 4.0
Immortelle is valued for its drought tolerance and long-lasting flowers, which are often used in dried flower arrangements. It is commonly cultivated in gardens for its ornamental flowers and as a border plant. It thrives in full sun and requires medium amounts of water, preferring well-drained soils. While it is generally easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. To avoid this, ensure proper soil drainage and avoid excessive watering.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Purple, White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Open grasslands and rocky sites in Southeastern Europe and Western Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Annual Everlasting, Einjährige Spreublume, Einjährige Papierblume, Xéranthème Annuel, Pappersblomster, Spreublume, Strohblume
Scientific Names: Xeranthemum annuum, Xeranthemum radiatum, Xeranthemum annuum subsp. annuum, Centaurea dubia, Xeranthemum oleifolium, Xeranthemum annuum var. annuum, Xeranthemum inodorum, Xeranthemum ornatum
GBIF Accepted Name: Xeranthemum annuum L.