Yellow Star Strawflower Seeds (Xerochrysum bracteatum) Golden star-shaped blooms with a papery texture. Excellent for dried flowers, bouquets, and pollinator gardens.

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Bright, Papery Golden Blooms for Fresh and Dried Arrangements

Bring sunny cheer to your garden with Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as Yellow Star Strawflower. These vibrant golden star-shaped flowers have a unique papery texture that makes them excellent both fresh and dried. They hold their shape and color beautifully when dried, making them a favorite for lasting bouquets, wreaths, and floral crafts.

This easy-to-grow annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and attracts a variety of pollinators including bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens, cottage beds, and wildflower mixes.

🌼 Why You’ll Love It:

🌞 Bright golden-yellow star-shaped flowers
📦 Long-lasting when dried for floral crafts
🦋 Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
💧 Drought tolerant and easy to grow
🌱 Great for containers, borders, and wildflower gardens

🏡 Ideal Uses:

• Fresh-cut flowers and bouquets

• Dried flower arrangements and crafts

• Pollinator-friendly garden beds

• Wildflower and cottage gardens

• Container gardening and borders

🌿 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 12 to 24 inches tall

• Bloom Time: Summer to early fall

• Flower Color: Bright golden yellow

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

• Seeding Depth: Lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10 to 14 days

• Spacing: 8 to 12 inches apart

• USDA Zones: 8 to 11 (can be grown as an annual elsewhere)

🌱 Growing Tips:

• Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow directly after frost

• Provide consistent moisture until established, then tolerate some drought

• Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth and more blooms

• Harvest flowers when fully open for the best drying results

• Use as a companion plant to attract pollinators and beneficial insects

Add radiant, textured color to your garden with Yellow Star Strawflower. Its golden blooms and durable petals make it a versatile choice for gardeners who love fresh beauty and long-lasting floral crafts.