Helichrysum italicum (Curry Plant)
Botanical Information
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Helichrysum |
Species | italicum |
Category | Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Mediterranean region. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -12-(-7) |
Temperature (°F) | 10 - 20 |
Height | 10 - 50 cm |
Spread | 50 - 100 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | This plant works well in courtyard gardens or as a border plant. |
Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Prefers a well-drained soil in full sunlight. |
Pests | Powdery mildew. |
Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada |
Habitat | It grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground around the Mediterranean region. |
Leaf Description | Curry-scented grey leaves. |
Flower Description | Yellow colour that grow in domed clusters . |