Helichrysum sanguineum
The story
In the Levant, the red everlasting carries a deep cultural legacy. Known in Hebrew as the 'Blood of the Maccabees,' this vivid flower blooms from April to June in mountain forests. Its striking red appearance and historical associations have elevated it to a national symbol of remembrance, serving as the official icon of Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism.
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- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
The red everlasting can be used ornamentally, especially in memorial arrangements, due to its cultural significance as a symbol of remembrance.
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Gardening tip
When planting red everlasting, ensure you place the seeds at a shallow depth to encourage proper germination.
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About
Helichrysum sanguineum, known in English as red everlasting and red cudweed, is a flowering plant of the genus Helichrysum in the family Asteraceae. It grows in mountain forests in the Levant where it blooms in April–June. The flower, known in Hebrew as "Blood of the Maccabees", has become the icon of Yom Hazikaron, Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Helichrysum sanguineum
- Slug
- helichrysum-sanguineum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Helichrysum
- Species
- sanguineum
- Wikidata QID
- Q2910998
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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