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curry plant
curry plant or Helichrysum italicum
Dark yellow flowerheads from summer to autumn and intensely aromatic silver-grey leaves. Curry plant is grown in the herb garden for its...
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Plant description
Dark yellow flowerheads from summer to autumn and intensely aromatic silver-grey leaves. Curry plant is grown in the herb garden for its ornamental value and intriguing, curry-like scent. The silver-grey leaves contrast well with dark-leaved herbs and may be added dried to give a spicy aroma to pot-pourri.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Helichrysum italicum:
Curry plants growing in frost-prone areas should be protected with a thick mulch of straw or well-rotted garden compost. Reduce the stems in spring to prevent the plant from becoming straggly
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