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Chrysocephalum apiculatum
Also called Common Everlasting
Chrysocephalum apiculatum, known by the common names common everlasting and yellow buttons, is a perennial herb native to southern Australia. It is a member of the Asteraceae, the daisy family. The name "everlasting" was inspired by its use as a long-lasting cut flower. It is increasing in popularity in Australia as a cottage garden plant, but is still not well known.
The plant grows in full sun on light, well-drained soil in grassy areas. It can tolerate moderately salty wind and dry conditions. Severe pruning will also rejuvenate old plants. It is an important food plant for the Australian painted lady (Vanessa kershawi), a butterfly.
Fringed Everlasting · Perennial Sunray · Clustered Everlasting · Everlastings
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Chrysocephalum apiculatum by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
