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Strawflower is the perfect choice for dried floral arrangements due to the straw-like texture of its flower heads. It is easy to grow from seeds in spring and will flower for a long season of color. Last year, a wind strom blew over several of my strawflowers that were not staked up, and the flowers continued to grow from the bent stems straight up until they reached the same height as before. This resiliency, despite the short-lived and annual nature of the plant, makes strawflower a welcome presence in any garden.

Please note that the Zones listed above are USDA Hardiness Zones and are only given as a rough indication of whether a plant will grow and thrive in your area. Temperature variations and unusual weather conditions can affect plant survival. To assist plant survival during the winter, you may wish to place mulch over the areas in question or plant the flowers in an area away from walls or cement. Additionally, digging up bulbs and roots to overwinter indoors may be preferrable to keeping them in the ground.