Billy Buttons Seeds

Billy Buttons Seeds

Botanical name: Craspedia globosa
Other names: Billy Buttons, Drumsticks, Drumstick Flower

Billy Buttons is an Australian native perennial known for its bright yellow, spherical flower heads on slender stems. The long-lasting flowers add colour and structure to gardens and are popular in fresh and dried floral arrangements.

• Distinctive yellow globe-shaped flowers.
• Suited to well-drained soils and dry conditions once established.
• Useful in garden beds, rockeries and ornamental plantings.
• Flowers can be harvested for fresh or dried arrangements.

Billy Buttons Plant Details

Sowing Information

Growing Tips

• Use a well-drained seed-raising mix and avoid heavy fertilising.
• Keep the mix lightly moist while seeds germinate and seedlings establish.
• Reduce watering once plants are established.
• Remove spent flowers to keep plants tidy and encourage further flowering.

Flowering and Uses

Bright yellow, globe-shaped flower heads appear on slender stems, generally from spring to summer. Grow Billy Buttons in garden beds and rockeries, or harvest the stems for fresh and dried arrangements.

When to Sow Billy Buttons in Your Climate

These planting times are a general guide. Adjust sowing to suit local temperatures and frost conditions.