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.