Helichrysum angustifolium
Asteraceae
Curry plant
Evergreen sub-shrub 0.5m high by 1m wide. Leaves are silver/grey, linear and aromatic. Flowers are bright yellow, appearing from upright white shoots in summer.
Uses
Ornamental sub-shrub suitable for cottage and herb gardens. Used for as a dried flower and for its aromatic foliage.
Culture
Requires full sun and well drained soil. Susceptible to waterlogging. Can be pruned after flowering. Propagate by seed or division.
Propagation
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Cultivars
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Plant Health
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More info
Book: ‘Herb Gardens’ by The Royal Horticultural Society is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/
Video: ‘Herb Identification: Getting to Know’ produced by Australian Correspondence Schools is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/
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