Is Annual Everlasting safe for pets?

Yes, Annual Everlasting (Xeranthemum Annuum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Annual Everlasting easy to care for?

Annual Everlasting has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Annual Everlasting grow indoors?

Annual Everlasting is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Annual Everlasting (Xeranthemum Annuum) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Xeranthemum annuum is an annual flowering plant known for its silvery foliage and long-lasting flowers, commonly used in dried floral arrangements.

Last updated: February 2026

Annual Everlasting

Xeranthemum Annuum

Xeranthemum annuum is an annual flowering plant known for its silvery foliage and long-lasting flowers, commonly used in dried floral arrangements.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:cut flower, dried flower, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Annual Everlasting

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Xeranthemum