This perennial sub-shrub has upright spreading stems that form a low bushy habit. It has a dark green linear leaves that are covered in silvery hairs and the white with an orange centred daisy-like flowers appear above the foliage throughout summer. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Xerochrysum bracteata is naturally found in Australia growing in all states in well drained sandy to gravelly soils that are moderately fertile in an open sunny position and is drought and frost resistant. 

The Golden Everlasting Daisy is grown for its flowers and spreading habit. It is planted in large gardens or parks as an annual displays or used in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in one season and the flowers are cut for floral arrangements. 

It is also planted in rockeries or patio pots and is suitable for roof gardens. There are many cultivars available with varying flower colours. The plant also self seeds readily and form drifts in woodland settings tolerating a wide range of climate zones. ID 247

Xerochrysum (zer-o-KRY-sum) bracteata (brak-TEA-ta)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)	
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family