Chrysocephalum 'Desert Flame' (Yellow buttons 'Desert Flame')

Other names: Chrysocephalum apiculatum 'Desert Flame', Everlasting daisy 'Desert Flame', Everlasting flower 'Desert Flame'

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerates light frost and coastal conditions. Protect from winter wet and cold dry winds.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Rock, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Other plants

Companion plants (0)

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