description Flannel Flower Overview
Flannel flower is the common name for Actinotus helianthi, an Australian perennial in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is native to eastern Australia, especially New South Wales, and forms soft, grey-green foliage covered with fine hairs. White, woolly bracts surround each small flower head, creating the daisy-like display for which the plant is named. The species is also cultivated as a cut flower.
help Flannel Flower FAQ
Where does flannel flower grow?
Flannel flower, Actinotus helianthi, is native to eastern Australia, especially New South Wales. It grows in habitats such as sandy heath and woodland.
Why is it called flannel flower?
The foliage and flower bracts feel soft and woolly because they are covered with fine hairs. The white bracts surround the small central flowers and create the plant's distinctive flannel-like appearance.
Is flannel flower a daisy?
It looks like a daisy, but it belongs to the carrot family, Apiaceae. Its showy white parts are bracts surrounding a cluster of small flowers rather than a single simple petal ring.
What is the scientific name of flannel flower?
Its scientific name is Actinotus helianthi. It is an Australian perennial with grey-green hairy foliage and white woolly bracts.
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