Craspedia globosa
Overview
Uses: Ideal for cut flower gardens, rock gardens, borders, and containers. Excellent for both fresh and dried floral arrangements.
Benefits: Produces bright, globe-shaped yellow flowers atop slender stems. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Attracts pollinators.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 – 11 (perennial); grown as an annual in cooler zones
Sun: Full sun
Life Cycle: Perennial (in warm climates); annual elsewhere
Mature Height: 18" – 24"
Mature Width: 12" – 18"
Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
Summary
A playful and sculptural bloomer that adds cheerful texture to any garden or bouquet.
Craspedia globosa, commonly called Billy Buttons or Drumstick Flower, is a sun-loving perennial native to Australia. It forms compact clumps of silvery-green, grassy foliage and sends up slender stems topped with bright yellow, golf-ball-shaped blooms. These globe-like flowers are long-lasting and perfect for cutting, drying, or just brightening up your borders.
Highly tolerant of drought and poor soils once established, this low-maintenance bloomer thrives in full sun and handles heat with ease. It's a go-to for adding vertical interest, whimsical texture, and pollinator appeal to any sunny garden space.
Care
Drumstick Flower Care
Plant in full sun for best flowering. Partial shade may reduce bloom production and lead to leggier growth.
Choose well-drained soil. Craspedia does not tolerate wet feet or overly heavy soils. If planting in containers, use a fast-draining potting mix.
Water regularly after planting, but reduce frequency once established. It is drought-tolerant and prefers to dry slightly between waterings.
Apply a light layer of slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth. Our slow release fertilizer is a great option.
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering and maintain a clean appearance. In colder zones, treat as an annual or lift plants before frost.
Space plants 12" to 18" apart to allow airflow and room to spread.
Size
What Size is the live Craspedia for Sale Online?
Our Craspedia plants ship in greenhouse-grade grow pots, with each plant appropriately sized for its container. For specific inquiries, please contact us.
How Large Does Craspedia Grow?
Craspedia typically grows 18 to 24 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches.
Additional Information
Common Names of Craspedia globosa
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Billy Buttons
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Drumstick Flower
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Woollyheads
Toxicity and Risks of Craspedia
Craspedia is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets. As always, avoid ingestion and supervise young children or animals around garden plants.
