Helichrysum italicum
About
Helichrysum italicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is sometimes called the curry plant because of the strong fragrance of its leaves. Other common names include Italian strawflower and immortelle. It grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground around the Mediterranean. The stems are woody at the base and can reach 60 centimetres (24 in) or more in height. The clusters of yellow flowers are produced in summer, retain their colour after picking, and are used in dried flower arrangements.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Helichrysum italicum is often used for its fragrant leaves, which can enhance the sensory experience of gardens. Additionally, the dried flowers are popular in floral arrangements due to their ability to retain color over time, making them a staple in decorative crafts.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Helichrysum italicum
- Slug
- helichrysum-italicum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Helichrysum
- Species
- italicum
- Wikidata QID
- Q1587861
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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