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Papery, long-lasting blooms in orange, yellow, pink, red, and white. Outstanding as a dried flower. Cut just before fully open for best results when drying.
Rudbeckia hirta
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A fellow Asteraceae — similar growing habits to Strawflower
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGood, French MarigoldGood and CarrotGreat nearby.Start Strawflower indoors about 6 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 30 cm apart. Expect the first blooms in roughly 65 days.
Keep track of the seeds you own.
Water: Low · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Well-draining, average to poor
Aphididae
Curled leaves, sticky honeydew and ants on patrol — usually with something already eating them.
These three thrive alongside Strawflower — and alongside each other.
