ON THIS PLANT
Craspedia variabilis, commonly known as billy buttons, is an erect annual or perennial herb which occurs in all mainland states of Australia except for the Northern Territory and in a wide range of habitats in temperate zones but not in alpine areas.
CARE GUIDE
How to keep Craspedia Variabilis.
Pruning
Billy buttons, a spherical-flowered plant, benefits from light spring pruning. By removing dead stems and spent blooms, you can enhance its growth and shape. Pruning at this time aligns with its growth cycle, promoting vigorous development and controlling its size. This ensures a robust display throughout the growing season.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Craspedia
- Family
- Asteraceae