Billy Buttons Seeds

BILLY BUTTONS Seeds

Botanical Name: Craspedia globosa
Other Names: Billy Buttons, Drumsticks, Drumstick Flower

• Iconic Australian native perennial with bright yellow, spherical flower heads on slender stems.
• Extremely hardy species adapted to a wide range of climates, including temperate, arid, and coastal regions.
• Produces long-lasting, vibrant flowers that add structure and colour to gardens and floral arrangements.
• Highly tolerant of drought, wind, and poor soils.
• Valuable for garden beds, rockeries, and as a cut or dried flower for decorative use.
• Supports pollinators such as bees and butterflies with abundant nectar.
• Low-maintenance plant suitable for both ornamental and restoration plantings.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Perennial herb / ornamental native flower
• Plant Height: 30–90 cm tall; spreads 20–40 cm wide

Sowing Information

• Germination: 2–4 weeks (can be variable)
• Depth: Surface sow to 5 mm deep
• Position: Full sun to light shade
• Sow Where: Seed trays, tubes, or direct sow in prepared sites
• Soil Type: Free-draining soils; tolerates sandy, gravelly, and poor soils
• Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants

Growing Tips

• Use a well-drained, low-nutrient mix; avoid rich fertilisers.
• Keep soil lightly moist during establishment, then reduce watering.
• Highly drought-tolerant once established and suited to low-maintenance plantings.
• Light pruning or deadheading encourages longer flowering and tidier growth.

Flowering & Fruiting

Distinctive bright yellow, globe-shaped flower heads appear on tall stems from spring to summer, providing colour, interest, and food for pollinators.

Traditional & Practical Uses

• Used in modern floristry as a fresh or dried flower for arrangements and bouquets.
• Widely planted in gardens for ornamental appeal and in restoration projects for pollinator support.

When to Sow Billy Buttons in Your Climate