🌱 Growing Conditions  Common Name: Billy Buttons, Drumsticks, Craspedia  Height: 60–95cm  Spacing: 30–40 cm Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)  Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; pH 6.0–7.5  Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during seedling stage, then reduce  Fertilizer: Low; apply a native-safe, slow-release fertilizer in early growth  Temperature: Prefers 18–24°C; seedlings thrive with warm days and cool nights
🌿 Planting & Care  Planting Time: Transplant seedlings in spring or autumn after hardening off  Pruning: Deadhead to encourage more blooms and tidy growth  Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free; protect young seedlings from slugs/snails Transplant Tip: Seedlings dislike root disturbance  
🌸 Flowering & Harvest  Blooming Season: Spring through summer  Flower Type: Bright yellow, globe-shaped blooms on wiry stems  Stem Strength: Strong and upright — ideal for fresh or dried arrangements  Vase Life: Long-lasting; excellent for drying  Harvesting: Cut when flower heads are fully open and golden
❄️ Frost Tolerance & Protection  Minimum Temperature: Tolerates light frost once established; protect seedlings from frost  Mulching: Apply light mulch to retain moisture and buffer temperature swings