About Xeranthemum annuum L.
Xeranthemum annuum is a species of flowering plant, also known by the common names annual everlasting or immortelle. It is native to eastern Europe and western Asia, cultivated as a garden flower, and has become naturalized in other parts of Europe. This species is an annual plant that grows in dry, sunny locations including lawns, slopes, vineyards, loess farmlands, and karst shrub areas. It is a symbol of eternity and immortality. Its leaves are typically elongated, spear-shaped, silvery-gray in color, and covered in downy fuzz. Immortelles bloom throughout the summer months, from June to September, when dense growths of this plant form delightful pink-lilac flower fields. This plant is easy to maintain, as it grows well in dry, sunny conditions.
