Helichrysum italicum, the Italian strawflower, immortelle, everlast, everlasting or curry plant, is a species of the genus Helichrysum native to the Mediterranean region. An evergreen herbaceous perennial growing to 50 cm (20 in) tall by 60 cm (24 in)
Growing Details
The Helichrysum italicum is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. The plant has a woody root system. The plant has oblong to lanceolate leaves. The leaves are 2-5 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. The leaves are green to greyish green in color. The plant has yellow flowers. The flowers are 2-3 cm in diameter. The plant blooms from June to August.
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Helichrysum italicum</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Mediterranean
applicable geo region: Temperate, Subtropical zones
language used: english
Flowering:
beginning
of July for 60 days
Harvest:
middle
of July for 30 days
Seed Start:
end
of August
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(2/5)
edible uses: The leaves and stems of the Helichrysum italicum are used to make a tea.
Medicinal Rating:
(0/5)
medicinal uses: The Helichrysum italicum is used in folk medicine. The plant is used to treat wounds, bruises, and burns. The plant is also used to treat coughs and colds. The plant is also used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. The plant is also used to treat fever and headache.
health concerns:
other uses: The Helichrysum italicum is used as a ornamental plant.
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Botanical data
specie: Helichrysum italicum
common names:
family: Asteraceae
sub family: Asteroideae
tribe: Astereae
sub tribe: Gnaphalieae
genus: Helichrysum
Growing Conditions
area needed: 1.0 m
spacing: 0.5 m
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen:
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / 18ยฐC / 30ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / -10ยฐC / 40ยฐC
water demands: Low
humidity:
light demands: High
root type: Shallow
frost tender: Medium
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(5/10)
first harvest: 0 years
life span: 6 years
succession:
growth rate: Medium
max height: None m
max width: None m
soil preference:
pH preference:
flower type:
Hermaphrodite
growth details: The Helichrysum italicum is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. The plant has a woody root system. The plant has oblong to lanceolate leaves. The leaves are 2-5 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. The leaves are green to greyish green in color. The plant has yellow flowers. The flowers are 2-3 cm in diameter. The plant blooms from June to August.
Potential Disturbances: Helichrysum italicum is susceptible to powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spot. It also faces challenges from aphids, scale, and whiteflies.
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