Family:

Asteraceae

Xerochrysum viscosum

Sticky Everlasting

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Occurrence:

Regional:

Widespread through most areas in region.

Habitat & Site Selection:

Open woodland and sclerophyll forest, usually on sandy to sandy loams.

Habit:

Erect, sticky, usually annual herb 20-80 cm high. Usually multi- branched, with yellow flowers, spring.

Seed Collection:

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

Propagation:

From seed sown late-summer. Germinates in 7-30 days and grows rapidly. Strikes rapidly and readily from cuttings.

VALUES:

Wildlife:

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

Ornamental:

Spectacular. Mass plant for best effect.