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Statice
Limonium sinuatum
Papery clusters that hold their colour dried — a market grower's mainstay.
Full sun
Low
Well-drained
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Annual
Half-hardy
10 L
25 cm
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Strawflower (Helichrysum)
Both drought-tolerant everlastings attract beneficial pollinators and share minimal nutrient competition.
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Craspedia (Billy Buttons)
Both drought-tolerant flowers thrive in poor soil and full sun, requiring minimal resources and extending dry-season blooms together.
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Achillea (Yarrow)
Both attract pollinating insects, tolerate poor soil, and dry conditions, extending garden color together through summer.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
21 days
No conditioning needed
Filler
Yes
Cut at
When 75% of the florets are open and colour is at its brightest.
Dries well — also an everlasting
Honest note
Holds its colour for years dried — the everlasting flower.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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