A perennial herb native to south-eastern Australia, Xerochrysum viscosum produces bright yellow, papery flower heads on sticky stems, typically flowering from spring to summer. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides, preferring well-drained soils and full sun.
 
The Sticky Everlasting is valued for its long-lasting flowers, attraction to pollinators, and usefulness in native gardens and revegetation projects, where it helps enhance biodiversity and adds vibrant colour to the landscape.