Asteraceae

Widespread through most areas in region.

Open woodland or forest, usually on sandy to sandy loam soils. Grows mainly during autumn and spring, and also summer if favourable conditions. Frost hardy. 

Erect, usually annual herb, 20-80 cm high. Rarely branched at base, with yellow flowers, mostly spring.

Distinguish Golden Everlasting from Sticky Everlasting by its fewer stems and grey-green or light-green leaves. Golden Everlasting generally more bushy, has varnished-looking stems and dark-green leaves.

Dec-Jan. Monitor closely as mature seeds dispersed by wind.

From seed sown late-summer. Germinates in 7-30 days and grows rapidly. Strikes within 3 weeks from tip cuttings 7-10 cm long, under mist.

Good habitat. Flowers provide nectar for native bees, butterflies and moths.

Spectacular. Mass plant for best effect, and prune or replace each year to prevent legginess. Cut flowers long-lasting.

Palatable to stock and damaged by grazing.