Chrysocephalum apiculatum, Yellow Buttons

Chrysocephalum apiculatum – Everlasting Gold for Brisbane Gardens

Chrysocephalum apiculatum, commonly known as Yellow Buttons, is a tough yet striking Australian native that delivers a long-lasting display of golden-yellow flowers. This low-growing, spreading perennial is perfect for groundcover, rockeries, borders, and mass plantings, bringing warm, sunlit colour to Brisbane gardens nearly year-round.

Chrysocephalum apiculatum is a highly variable species with multiple forms and cultivars, ranging in height from 10cm to 50cm and spreading up to 1m wide. Some varieties have fine, silvery foliage, while others feature broader, greener leaves, but all share the signature golden button-like flowers.

There are at least 10 named cultivars available in Australian nurseries, with selections chosen for compact growth, extended flowering, or improved drought tolerance. These variations make it a versatile choice for Brisbane gardens, whether you're after a dense groundcover or a slightly taller accent plant.

Its silvery-grey to green foliage creates a beautiful contrast against the cheerful, button-like flowers, which attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, Chrysocephalum thrives in hot, dry conditions, making it ideal for water-wise and coastal gardens.

Why Grow Chrysocephalum apiculatum?

+ Vibrant golden flowers – A long-lasting flush of bright yellow blooms
+ Silvery-grey foliage – Adds year-round texture and contrast
+ Drought-tolerant & hardy – Thrives in dry, poor soils
+ Low-growing & spreading – Excellent for groundcover and erosion control
+ Pollinator-friendly – Supports bees and butterflies

How to Grow & Care for Chrysocephalum

+ Sun: Full sun for best flowering
+ Water: Low – thrives with minimal watering once established
+ Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
+ Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering to maintain compact shape

For an easy-care, sun-loving groundcover that brightens Brisbane gardens with endless golden blooms, Chrysocephalum apiculatum is an outstanding choice. Whether filling gaps in garden beds, softening pathways, or spilling over pots, it delivers beauty, resilience, and effortless charm!

Popular Varieties:

+ ‘Desert Flame’ – A compact form (15–20cm high, 50cm spread) with silvery-grey foliage and abundant golden-yellow flowers. One of the best for hot, dry conditions.

+ ‘Silver Sunburst’ – Slightly taller (30–40cm high, 60cm spread) with soft silver foliage and bright yellow blooms. Great for contrast in mixed plantings.

+ ‘Golden Buttons’ – A low-growing (10–15cm high, spreading up to 1m) groundcover with green foliage and masses of yellow flowers. Excellent for erosion control and tough landscapes.

+ ‘Flambe Yellow’ – A dense, spreading form (20–30cm high, 50–60cm wide) with grey-green leaves and deep golden flowers. Well-suited to dry gardens and containers.

All of these cultivars are heat, drought, and humidity-tolerant, making them ideal for Brisbane’s climate. Their long-lasting blooms and minimal maintenance needs make them a must-have for native gardens, rockeries, and mass plantings!

Brisbane and surrounding suburbs

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