Helichrysum ambiguum (Hill Everlasting)
Botanical Information
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Helichrysum |
Species | ambiguum |
Category | Perennials, Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to southern Australia. |
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 to -7 |
Temperature (°F) | 10 - 20 |
Height | 10 - 50 cm |
Spread | 50 - 100 cm |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | This plant works well in courtyard gardens or as a border plant. |
Propagation | Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. |
Pests | Powdery mildew. |
Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | It grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground throughout the Mediterranean region. |