Size and habit A tufted, perennial herb with erect, leafy stems which form from a creeping rhizome up to 1m tall. Plants are variable and three distinct plant forms occur in Nillumbik (Diamond Creek/Plenty, Hurstbridge and Eltham/ Warrandyte forms). Flowers and foliage Clusters of golden yellow daisy flowers from August to March. Tight clumps of silvery-green foliage. Preferred growing conditions Full to semi sun. Grows in dry areas along ridges and rocky outcrops. Prune after flowering to encourage new growth. Coronidium scorpioides (formerly Helichrysum scorpioides) Button Everlasting This herb requires regular pruning to encourage new growth and is butterfly attracting. Size and habit Underground runners create low, sprawling patches, typically 40cm across, with flower stems reaching 30cm tall. Perennial herb, dying back in the late summer. Flowers and foliage Leaves are roughly oblong, fleshy and velvety, typically 5cm long. Produces a single yellow flower held high on the upright stems, from September to December. The flowers are 2-3cm across and dry well if picked young. Preferred growing conditions Full or semi sun in well-drained soils.
Size and habit A tufted, perennial herb with erect, leafy stems which form from a creeping rhizome up to 1m tall. Plants are variable and three distinct plant forms occur in Nillumbik (Diamond Creek/Plenty, Hurstbridge and Eltham/ Warrandyte forms). Flowers and foliage Clusters of golden yellow daisy flowers from August to March. Tight clumps of silvery-green foliage. Preferred growing conditions Full to semi sun. Grows in dry areas along ridges and rocky outcrops. Prune after flowering to encourage new growth. Coronidium scorpioides (formerly Helichrysum scorpioides) Button Everlasting This herb requires regular pruning to encourage new growth and is butterfly attracting. Size and habit Underground runners create low, sprawling patches, typically 40cm across, with flower stems reaching 30cm tall. Perennial herb, dying back in the late summer. Flowers and foliage Leaves are roughly oblong, fleshy and velvety, typically 5cm long. Produces a single yellow flower held high on the upright stems, from September to December. The flowers are 2-3cm across and dry well if picked young. Preferred growing conditions Full or semi sun in well-drained soils.