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'A florist favorite, craspedia adds intrigue to the garden with clusters of sunny orbs and is dazzling in cut or dried arrangements. The blooms may look delicate, but the plants are tough, tolerating drought, heat, and heavy, poor soil. This pollinator-attracting flower is commonly known in its native countries of New Zealand and Australia as Billy buttons. Perennial in USDA zones 8–11 and warmer, often grown as an annual. In perennial areas, good drainage is required in winter.
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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8–11, usually grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall, and 12"–18" wide
Variety Info: 1" globes made up of over 100 tiny, mustard-yellow flowers on long stems
Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Cut Flower
Sowing Info
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: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, or for drying, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers that are fully colored. Change vase water frequently.
- Paul L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 17, 2026Good germination. Steady slow growth.
Good germination, steady but slow growth.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 20, 2026Hey Paul,
That's fantastic to hear about the good germination on your Drumstick Flower Craspedia Seeds! We totally get that they take their sweet time with growth - these beauties are definitely the "slow and steady wins the race" type, but boy are they worth the wait! Those unique spherical blooms are going to be absolutely stunning once they reach maturity. We're so glad you're having success with them and appreciate your patience as they do their thing. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lorena ..Rated 5 out of 5 starsMay 26, 20245 Stars
Billy balls! Germination was easy and I put them in the ground last year, only had a few blooms but they have sure taken off this year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - jennifer b.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsMar 9, 2026no good
none of my seeds came up, they didn't even germinate.
EGEpic GardeningMar 15, 2026Hey Jennifer,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lisa R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 27, 2026Quick sprouter!
Added these seeds to my hydroponic garden and they sprouted right away!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJan 28, 2026Hey Lisa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of our Drumstick Flower Craspedia Seeds! We're thrilled to hear they sprouted right away in your hydroponic garden! It sounds like you're off to a fantastic start with growing these unique and beautiful flowers. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lori S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJan 2, 20255 Stars
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