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Wildflower Seeds 

In your hands you hold a mix of seasonal native wildflower seeds collected on Taungurung Country in grasslands, dry woodlands and forests. Seasonally, with soil, sun and rain, and after fire, these flowers grow, offering nectar to butterflies and moths, inviting birds to Country. Country sustains us – Country is home. 

Germinating your seeds:  

Each packet contains a mixture of seasonal wildflower varieties collected on Taungurung Country by the team at the Euroa Arboretum – ‘the Arb’. The Arb’s Seedbank is supporting the healing and species regeneration in many areas of Taungurung Country. The Arb works together with Biik Environmental, learning from and caring for Taungurung Country.  

We recommend sprinkling the seed over good quality Australian native soil in your garden or in pots. Try for late summer, autumn or early spring. Keep in a sheltered, warm and light area as seeds germinate. Thank you for giving back to Country.  

For detailed species information and technical growing instructions see below:  

Sticky Everlasting – Xerochrysum viscosum  

Upright multi-branched herb 20-60cm high with sticky green foliage and yellow papery flowers mostly in spring. A hardy wildflower found locally in dry woodlands and forests. An important species providing nectar for native butterflies and moths, and readily colonises after disturbances such as fire. Plants will reshoot yearly from the base and respond well to light pruning which encourages bushiness and extends longevity. Continually moist soils will decrease the plant’s longevity. To germinate lightly sprinkle seed over a good quality potting mix designed for Australian native plants. Lightly cover with potting mix. Keep in a sheltered, warm and light area as light promotes germination. Keep soil moist and well drained. Allow 7-20 days for germination. Best sown in late summer. 

Common Everlasting – Chrysocephalum apiculatum – Low growing clumping herb of woolly silvery foliage and small golden-yellow papery flowers mostly in spring. Found locally in grasslands and woodlands on well drained soils. Plant may die back in dry conditions but re-shoots after rain. Flowers provide an important nectar source for butterflies and attract insect-eating birds. To germinate lightly sprinkle seed over a good quality potting mix designed for Australian native plants. Keep in a sheltered, warm and light area as light promotes germination. Keep soil moist and well drained. Allow 7-21 days for germination. Best sown in autumn but spring is also successful.  

Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) -  Upright multibranched herb to 60cm high, with aromatic grey foliage and large clusters of small yellow papery flowers mainly in spring. Locally found on drier sites in grasslands, woodlands and foothills. Plant may die back in dry conditions but re-shoots after rain. Flowers provide an important nectar source for butterflies and attract insect-eating birds. To germinate lightly sprinkle seed over a good quality potting mix designed for Australian native plants. Keep in a sheltered, warm and light area as light promotes germination. Keep soil moist and well drained. Allow 10-30 days for germination. Best sown in autumn. 

Leucochrysum albicans (Hoary Sunray) – Tufted herb with woolly grey foliage and upright stalks of yellow paper daisy flowers to 40cm high mainly in spring. Found locally in woodlands and foothills commonly on shallow, rocky soils. An important pollinator species providing nectar for native butterflies and moths, and readily colonises after disturbances such as fire. Plants are annual but may reshoot from the base for up to two to three years. Continually moist soils will decrease the plant’s longevity. To germinate sprinkle seed over a good quality potting mix designed for Australian native plants. Keep in a sheltered, warm and light area as light promotes germination. Keep soil moist and well drained. Best sown in autumn with protection from winter rain required. Allow 1-3 weeks for germination.