Curry Plant, Immortelle
Helichrysum italicum

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Helichrysum (hel-ih-KRY-sum)
Species: italicum (ee-TAL-ih-kum)

Synonym:Helichrysum angustifolium

Category
Herbs
Perennials

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Silver/Gray
Aromatic
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting