Craspedia Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Craspedia, botanically known as Craspedia globosa, is a unique ornamental plant valued for its distinctive globe-shaped flowers and upright growth. It develops slender stems with narrow foliage and produces bright yellow, spherical blooms atop tall stalks during the growing season. This plant adapts well to warm and temperate climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. Craspedia is commonly used in borders, rock gardens, and cut flower arrangements, where it establishes easily from seeds and tolerates dry conditions once established.

Features

• Upright plant with tall stems and minimal foliage
• Produces bright yellow, globe-shaped flowers
• Suitable for borders, rock gardens, and cut flowers
• Adapted to sunny and well-drained conditions
• Drought tolerant once established

Specifications

• Scientific name: Craspedia globosa
• Common name (US): Billy Buttons
• Seed type / variety: Yellow flowering variety
• Growth habit: Upright annual or short-lived perennial
• USDA zones: 8-11 (grown as annual in cooler climates)
• Planting season: Spring
• Growing season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
• Germination time and conditions: 1-3 weeks at 18-22°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained soil, tolerant of sandy soils
• Watering needs: Low to moderate once established
• Mature plant size: 60-90 cm height, 20-30 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 20-30 cm between plants