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strawflower
noun
straw·flow·er
ˈstrȯ-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of several plants having everlasting flowers
especially
: an Australian composite herb (Xerochrysum bracteatum) that is widely cultivated for its brightly colored flower heads in which papery bracts resembling ray flowers surround a central disk
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Annuals—like kochia, four-o'clock, strawflower, impatiens, moonflower, and angel's-trumpet—and perennials—like peony, bee balm, and hosta—can substitute for shrubs the first year or two.
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Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2023
For specialty items like strawflower, go to a local floral shop.
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Deanna Kizis,
Sunset Magazine,
26 Oct. 2022
Flowers which air dry well include goldenrod, hydrangea, statice, strawflower, celosia, rosebuds, yarrow, globe amaranth, grass plumes, rudbeckia, bachelor's buttons, zinnias and sunflower, to name a few.
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Dan Gill,
NOLA.com,
4 Nov. 2017
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Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2023
For specialty items like strawflower, go to a local floral shop.
—
Deanna Kizis,
Sunset Magazine,
26 Oct. 2022
Flowers which air dry well include goldenrod, hydrangea, statice, strawflower, celosia, rosebuds, yarrow, globe amaranth, grass plumes, rudbeckia, bachelor's buttons, zinnias and sunflower, to name a few.
—
Dan Gill,
NOLA.com,
4 Nov. 2017
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“Strawflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strawflower. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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