Billy Buttons
Craspedia globosa
Traits
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 25, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Billy Buttons
An upright annual or short-lived perennial from Australia and New Zealand with narrow, silvery-gray basal leaves and long, rigid stems topped by perfectly round, dense, bright yellow globe-shaped flower heads that resemble drumsticks. The flowers are long-lasting both fresh and dried. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Plant in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In humid NE Florida, excellent air circulation around plants is essential to prevent fungal issues.
Water sparingly — Billy Buttons are drought-tolerant once established and susceptible to rot in overly wet soil. Allow soil to dry between waterings; avoid overhead irrigation to minimize fungal disease in Florida's humid climate.
Grow in well-drained, non-acidic sandy or loamy soil — never in clay or waterlogged conditions. Craspedia requires minimal fertilizer; excessive nutrients promote foliage over flowers. A single light application of balanced fertilizer at planting is sufficient.
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Common questions
Is Billy Buttons a good plant for St. Augustine?
Billy Buttons is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-3 feet × 6-12 inches.