Everlasting Flowers: Growing, Drying, and Designing with Blooms That Last

What Are Everlastings?

Everlastings are flowers and foliage that retain color, shape, and texture for months after drying. They feel dry even when fresh, making them easy to preserve without special equipment.

Popular Annual Everlastings

Strawflower, statice, globe amaranth, celosia, larkspur, bachelor's buttons, calendula, and dusty miller.

Perennial Everlastings

Lavender, yarrow, baby's breath, hydrangea, roses, sedum, ornamental grasses, and many herbs (oregano, rosemary, mint).

Harvesting and Drying Tips

• Pick flowers just before full bloom.
• Hang upside down in a warm, dark, airy space.
• Most dry in 2–3 weeks; some (salvia, marigold) shrink significantly.

Creative Uses

Wreaths, garlands, potpourri, framed art, and winter arrangements. Seed heads of grasses and alliums add texture. Everlastings provide a nearly 100% germination rate and bloom June–October.