Curry Plant
Helichrysum italicum
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.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
⚠ Safety
A flavouring herb (use sparingly), not a substitute for curry spices; remove sprigs before serving.
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 0.5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 7–9
- Layers
- shrub, herb
Functional roles
Propagation
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When: Semi-ripe cuttings summer
Silver drought-proof sub-shrub that smells of curry in the sun; good edging for hot, dry spots.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.