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Asteraceae
Curry Plant Flower
Helichrysum italicum
Eternal memory.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Helichrysum
- Native to
- Mediterranean Europe
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Evergreen subshrub
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, poor, sandy
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Despite smelling strongly of curry powder, the curry plant is not used in making curry spice blends.
- The silver-grey foliage releases a strong curry aroma especially after rain or when brushed against.
- The essential oil, known as immortelle oil, is highly valued in skincare for anti-aging properties.
- Flower heads retain their color and shape when dried, making them true 'everlasting' flowers.
- Curry plant is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in poor, rocky Mediterranean soils.
Color meanings
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Remembrance
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Immortality
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Warmth