(Pycnosorus globosus ‘Billy Button’)
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Billy Button is an annual dense groundcover species and member of the Asteraceae family native to Australia. This species was previously known as Craspedia globosa and was reclassified in 1992 and has been cultivated in the United States as a garden flower since 1988. This plant reaches a height of 18-24" and features long narrow, gray foliage and 1” yellow globe-shaped flower heads. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer and drought, and is used as a cut flower!
- Non-GMO
- Exotic Wildflower
- Open Pollinated
- Annual Groundcover
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General Information
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Pycnosorus
Species: globosus
Variety: Billy Buttons
Also Known As: Billy balls, Billy buttons, Woollyheads, and Drumstick flower.
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): Spring, Summer
Hardiness: Hardy to 20 °F.
Light: Full sun.
Water: Dry to medium. Average Water Needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
Soil Moisture: Gritty, well-drained soil.
Suitability: Drought, Dry Soil.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees and Butterflies.
Containers?: Yes. This plant can be used in containers.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 24”
Spacing: 12”
Sow Depth: On soil surface
USDA Zone: 3-10
Produces: long narrow gray foliage and 1” yellow globe-shaped flower heads.
Garden Uses: Beds or mixed borders. Edgings. Containers.
Genus: Pycnosorus
Species: globosus
Variety: Billy Buttons
Also Known As: Billy balls, Billy buttons, Woollyheads, and Drumstick flower.
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): Spring, Summer
Hardiness: Hardy to 20 °F.
Light: Full sun.
Water: Dry to medium. Average Water Needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
Soil Moisture: Gritty, well-drained soil.
Suitability: Drought, Dry Soil.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees and Butterflies.
Containers?: Yes. This plant can be used in containers.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 24”
Spacing: 12”
Sow Depth: On soil surface
USDA Zone: 3-10
Produces: long narrow gray foliage and 1” yellow globe-shaped flower heads.
Garden Uses: Beds or mixed borders. Edgings. Containers.