Helichrysum italicum
Curry Plant
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Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum) - Description
Helichrysum italicum is a flowering plant of the daisy family Asteraceae. It is sometimes called the curry plant because of the strong smell of its leaves. It grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground around the Mediterranean. The stems are woody at the base and can reach 60 cm or more in height.
Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum) - Blooming
The blooms only have disk florets, no true petals or ray florets. Many have colorful papery, petal-like bracts that surround the flower heads. When cut and dried young, the flowers preserve color and shape well. Trim fading flowers to lengthen blooming period.
Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum) - Growth
Grow in full sun. Frost hardiness depends on type, but prolonged cold is generally poorly tolerated. If wet at the same time as cold, rot will kill them before the frost. Containers should be wintered indoors in colder climes. Its attractive foliage make it good in a container or trailing over a stone wall.
Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum) - Planting
Sow seeds of annuals indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost at 65-70F, germination in 1-3 weeks. Just press seeds into soil surface. Perennial species can be easily grown from half-hardened tip cuttings taken in summer. You can also peg down layers at anytime.
Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum) - Pest
Caterpillars are a threat to foliage. Other problems are rust and powdery mildew.
Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum) - Interesting facts
Native accross the old world, many species in South Africa), Helichrysum make excellent cut flowers, retaining their shape and color well when dried.
Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in light, gritty, well-drained soil. Water during dry weather, but do not allow to become waterlogged.
