Description

Drumstick Flower (Craspedia, Pycnosorus globosus) adds a playful touch to gardens and arrangements with its sunny 1″ yellow globes atop tall, slender stems. Native to New Zealand and Australia, where it’s known as Billy Buttons, this hardy plant tolerates drought, heat, and poor soils, thriving in full sun and reaching 24″–30″ tall. A perennial in USDA zones 8–11 and grown as an annual elsewhere, it blooms throughout the summer, attracting pollinators and adding charm to garden beds or containers. Perfect for fresh or dried arrangements, Drumstick Flower is a resilient and unique choice for gardeners seeking beauty and durability.

Botanical Name: Pycnosorus globosus
Family: Asteraceae
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8–11, usually grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″–30″ tall, and 12″–18″ wide
Variety Information: 1″ globes made up of over 100 tiny, mustard-yellow flowers on long stems
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Attributes: Cut Flower

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil has warmed.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal temperature for germination is 65°–85°F.
Days to Emerge: 15–30 Days
Seed Depth: 1/8″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″
Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

Harvesting: For longest vase life, or for drying, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers that are fully colored. Change vase water frequently.

110 seeds.