Ruby Cluster Strawflower
Best compact choice for container gardeners seeking unique, low-maintenance texture.
The Ruby Cluster Strawflower is a compact plant featuring woolly, silver-green foliage that provides unusual garden texture. During the summer, it produces showy clusters of deep pink, ball-shaped buds that open into starry white flowers with bright yellow centers. This variety offers excellent contrast, making it ideal for mixed containers. It is an evergreen plant that thrives in partial shade to full sun conditions. With a fast growth rate, it matures to a small size, making it a versatile addition to borders, rock gardens, or as groundcover.
$14.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Deer Resistant
Yes
/ Yes
Who it's for
- Homeowners desiring vibrant, continuous color throughout the growing season
- Floral designers seeking long-lasting fresh or dried arrangements
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscapes
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners unwilling to replant annually
- Low-effort gardeners seeking a hands-off plant
- Gardeners with heavy, poorly draining soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes this a perfect fit for mixed arrangements.
Foliage Appeal
Woolly silver-green leaves offer striking texture even when not in bloom.
Drought Tolerance
Handles mild dry spells well once the root system is established.
Pest Resistance
Reliable deer resistance keeps your garden safe from common browsing animals.
Visual Contrast
Starry white flowers and deep pink buds create high-impact garden interest.
Growth Rate
Rapid development ensures quick coverage for borders and rock garden spaces.
Key Specs
Deer Resistant
Yes
Mature Height
10 inches
Mature Width
16 inches
Hardiness Zone
8
Foliage Color
Silver, Green
Flower Color
White
Bloom Time
Summer
Features
- Compact growth habit ideal for containers
- Woolly, silver-green foliage provides unique texture
- Showy deep pink buds opening to white, starry flowers
- Provides excellent contrast in mixed plantings
- Tolerates mild dry spells once established
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Ruby Cluster Strawflower for its exceptional quality and vibrant, deep ruby color that holds up beautifully throughout the season. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's remarkable reliability, noting how easily it establishes and thrives even in challenging, hot conditions. This strawflower delivers on its promise of low maintenance beauty, making it a highly valued addition to sunny gardens. The consensus is that the initial health and robust nature of the Monrovia stock translate directly into successful garden performance.
Know before you buy
This plant stays quite compact, reaching a mature height of about 10 inches and a width of 16 inches. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for groundcover or the front of a garden border.
The Ruby Cluster Strawflower is hardy to Zone 8. If you live in a region with colder winters, it is best grown in a container so you can move it to a protected area or indoors during the frost.
It is quite versatile and thrives in conditions ranging from partial shade to full sun. While it will bloom in both, providing at least some direct sunlight will encourage the most vibrant flower production.
Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry wildlife, its texture and foliage are generally unappealing to deer.
Once established, this plant is relatively drought-tolerant and can handle mild dry spells. However, it will perform best with consistent moisture, especially when grown in containers.
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