What are Billy buttons?

The term Billy buttons is one of the common names for plants belonging to the family craspedia , especially the type of craspedia globosa , which is actually a type of daisy. It is a flowering permanent plant with a unique look that has bright yellow flowers that resemble a pom. Billy Buttons is originally from Australia and New Zealand and is also grown in other areas of the world. It grows in gardens as an ornamental plant and is often used as a cut flower. It creates clusters of long narrow rosette -shaped leaves at a base that rises to a height of about 12 inches (30.5 cm). Long -free stems are rising from this leaf hill to support flowers. Flowering stems are strong and robust, usually grow up to 24 to 36 inches (61 to 91.4 cm) when they are ripe. Flowers resemble a large, bright yellow poms about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) wide. Each plant usually produces one floral head. The head is actually made of numerous closely placed smallYellow flowers arranged together in the shape of machine guns. Other rare types craspedia have a similar look, but can be available in other colors.

Billy buttons are native from Australia and New Zealand, where they grow like permanent flowers. They are located throughout Australia and in the southern areas of New Zealand, which grow in various habitats. They are able to prosper in coastal areas, grassland, eucalyptus forests and mountains. They are quite durable and can adapt to different weather conditions, but they seem to grow best in warm temperatures. They are also grown in cultivation in other areas of the world, such as the United Kingdom and the US, and can be considered as a colder climate every year.

Billy buttons can be grown in gardens as a decorative plant; Many gardeners have a contrast of distinctive silver leaves and round floral headswith other plants. It must be planted in a place with a full partial sunlight and well -drained soil. Billy buttons should be regularly connected, but if necessary it can tolerate dry conditions. They are relatively low maintenance and will be easily seeds. They are popular as a fresh cut flower in various applications including wedding bouquets and also have a number of uses as a dried flower.