Helichrysum microphyllum (Little Leaf Licorice, Plant, Dwarf Curry Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Helichrysum |
| Species | microphyllum |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to the Mediterranean region. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 b - 8 b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12 to -7 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 20 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A particularly aromatic evergreen sub-shrub. The leaves are silver-grey complimented by yellow flowers. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | This plant works well in courtyard gardens or as a border plant. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. |
| Pests | Susceptible to powdery mildew. |
| Notable Specimens | Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
Photographs
Helichrysum microphyllum, form. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
Helichrysum microphyllum, leaf. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.