Helichrysum milfordiae
About
Helichrysum milfordiae, the Milford everlasting, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to South Africa. Growing to 10 cm (3.9 in) high by 50 cm (20 in) wide, it is a mat-forming evergreen perennial with silver-grey leaves arranged in tight rosettes, producing solitary daisy-like flowers in spring. The white flower bracts have pink undersides which are prominent in bud.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
The Milford everlasting is primarily used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It can be a great choice for rock gardens or as ground cover, providing a splash of color in spring. Additionally, its evergreen nature allows it to maintain visual interest throughout the year.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Helichrysum milfordiae
- Slug
- helichrysum-milfordiae
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Helichrysum
- Species
- milfordiae
- Wikidata QID
- Q3129704
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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