Everlasting Flower
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(Xeranthemum cylindraceum)
Everlasting Flower (Xeranthemum cylindraceum)
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katunchik
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Photo by: katunchik | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: katunchik | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-06-21T10:02:48-07:00 |
Summary
Xeranthemum cylindraceum, commonly known as the Everlasting Flower, is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region to the Caucasus, specifically thriving in dry, rocky areas such as coastal scrub, garrigue, and open fields. It typically grows to a height of 1.5-2 feet (0.46-0.6 meters) and a width of 1-1.5 feet (0.3-0.5 meters). The plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and is well-known for its purple, papery, showy flowers that bloom in the summer, giving it an ornamental appeal. The flowers are excellent for dried floral arrangements due to their ability to retain color and form after drying.
The Everlasting Flower is valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also used in borders and as a bedding plant for its striking blooms. In cultivation, it requires full sun exposure and well-drained sandy or loamy soils. It is relatively pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. This plant does not typically become invasive when grown outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Everlasting Flower is valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also used in borders and as a bedding plant for its striking blooms. In cultivation, it requires full sun exposure and well-drained sandy or loamy soils. It is relatively pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. This plant does not typically become invasive when grown outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-2 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to dry, rocky areas such as coastal scrub and garrigue in the Mediterranean region
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Xeranthemum cylindraceum, Chardinia cylindrica, Xeranthemum annuum, Xeranthemum cylindricum, Xeranthemum inapertum, Xeranthemum sesamoides, Xeranthemum sesamoides, Xeroloma cylindracea, Xeroloma cylindracea, Xeroloma foetidum
GBIF Accepted Name: Xeranthemum cylindraceum