Question
Is the BRACTEANTHA paper-like flower (jumbo yellow) a perennial?

Answer
Hi Rebecca,
Thanx for your question.  The bracteantha is used as an annual but is actually a short-lived perennial from Australia.  As a short-lived annual, it has a life-span of 2-3 years.  It will tolerate light frosts but it does best in Zones 8-9 which are the Gulf Coast US and farther South for Zone 9.  We use this plant as an annual in the U.S.  I hope this helps.
Tom