Tom Thumb Mix Strawflower is a dwarf everlasting flower with papery blooms in vibrant shades of red, yellow, pink, and white. Maxing out at 15 inches high, Tom Thumb Mix Strawflower is the perfect choice for a difficult spot in your garden where you just want some color. Tom Thumb Mix Strawflower is incredibly long lasting when cut, due in large part to its stiff, papery bracts, which create a beautiful daisy-like effect. No cutting garden is complete without strawflowers. Tom Thumb Mix Strawflower grows quickly and easily in full sun and flowers throughout the summer into the fall. Tom Thumb Mix Strawflower makes an excellent dried flower, retaining its color and shape for months or even years. Just cut the blooms and enjoy them in DIY craft projects, such as dried flower wreaths. Botanical Name: Helichrysum bracteatum Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Medium Length Green Stalks with Multicolored Blossoms and Yellow Hearts Features: Heirloom, Cut Flower Garden, Good for Dried Flowers, Easy to Grow Maintain Color: Red, Yellow, Pink, White Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Plant Height: 12-15 inches Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches Planting Depth: 1/16 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10