Zones A1-A3, 1-45, H1, H2
Full
Moderate
Xeranthemum annuum
Common Immortelle
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Annuals
Mediterranean native to 2 1/2 ft. high, 1/2 ft.wide. Bears so-called everlasting flowers,with daisylike heads of papery bracts to 1/2 in. across in pink, lavender, white, shades of purple. Scanty foliage is silvery green.
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