Botanical name: Pycnosorus globosus
Common name: Billy Buttons
Family: Asteraaceae
Type: Clumping perennial bulb
Size: To 80cm tall
Naturally occurring: NSW, Victoria, SA, Queensland
Flowers: Globular yellow flower heads to 3cm diameter
Flowering period: Spring and Summer
Soil/drainage: Most soils. Good drainage required.
Sun Exposure: Full sun or light shade
Other features: Good cut flower. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects. Good feature plant and good container plant. Drought resistant. Low maintenance. Tolerates light frost.
This plant is sold in groups of 3 x 50mm square forestry tubes for $10.
Photos are examples only and are a guide to what your plant could be like when mature.
Photo: Harry Rose, Wikicommons