Strawflower Cut Flower Production in Utah

Authors

• Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Ali Harrison
• Lorin Harrison
• Cheyenne Reid
• Victoria Xiong, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Benjamin Scow, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Nick Volesky

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

4-9-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

Strawflower is a cut-and-come again, full-sun annual that performs well with reduced irrigation. Often called the “everlasting flower” and “paper flower,” the dry, daisy-like blooms range from earthy salmon and terracotta to white and dusky blush tones. Strawflower adds texture to floral design, and the diverse color palette is attractive to florists. This cut flower is also exceptional for drying, as it is nearly dried in the field when ready for harvest. The non-fussy growth, low resource use, branching habit, and easy harvest make strawflower an excellent field crop in the U.S. Intermountain West, though expected yields may be lower than other regions.

Recommended Citation

Stock, M., Harrison, A., Harrison, L., Reid, C., Xiong, V., Scow, B., Nischwitz, C., & Volesky, N. (2026). Strawflower cut flower production in Utah [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.