Bracteantha bracteatum 'Mohave Fire Red'
Strawflower
![Bracteantha bracteatum 'Mohave Fire Red' Strawflower from Moose Crossing Garden Center - 4370](image/banner-new.png)
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
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- Large, multi-layered papery feeling red petals with gold centers
- Long lasting flowers
- Compact, mounding habit
- Great cut/dried flower
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Dried Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-108.png)
Dried Flower/ Foliage
![Hanging Basket](image/chars/char-67.png)
Hanging Basket
![Heat Tolerant](image/chars/char-76.png)
Heat Tolerant
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
Interesting Notes about Strawflower:
Plants with brilliantly colored flowers above the foliage are easy to grow
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow plant
Plant in full sun in very well drained soil. Fertilize every 1-2 weeks
Height: 14-16 in
Spread: 14-16 in
Spacing: 14-16 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Red
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Hanging Basket
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered