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 . |
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