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Varieties We Bring In
G Golf Beauty
We received some Billy Buttons on 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.
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.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout 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.
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 an annual. Mature size: 1-3 feet × 6-12 inches. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low to Moderate.