A bright WA annual everlasting smothered in golden-yellow papery daisies over fine foliage in spring. An easy, cheerful wildflower for sunny beds and dried arrangements.
At a glance
- Plant type: Annual
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 20 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Showy Everlasting
Schoenia filifolia is a fast-growing annual in the Asteraceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 20 cm wide at maturity, with silver-grey foliage. Yellow flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Showy Everlasting
Showy Everlasting suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and arid and semi-arid climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Showy Everlasting does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Showy Everlasting performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Showy Everlasting after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Showy Everlasting in the garden
Showy Everlasting earns its place for cut flowers for the vase, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Showy Everlasting sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Showy Everlasting
Plant Sale lists Showy Everlasting as tube stock, potted plants, advanced specimens and seed. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Showy Everlasting seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
