Helichrysum heldreichii

Also Known As

Everlasting Flower
Strawflower

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3"

planting zones

6a-10b

Helichrysum heldreichii plant details

Helichrysum heldreichii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer mustard and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum heldreichii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 - 3 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum heldreichii

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?Very! Silver! Lavender? is what a first glance might say but this showy 2-3' mounder is always given a second glance, as well, which says not Lavender afterall but a wonderful Helichrysum. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Helichrysum heldreichii - Hythe Form The grayest subshrub in our garden at present, growing to a compact 18" tall or so with narrow, indeed gray foliage densely held, look a bit like lavender. Flowers in late spring through the summer, clusters of pale buttons to amongst the foliage. Very easy and striking in bright light with good drainage and a little summer water. Frost hardy to -10 °F) , USDA zone 6. This form shared with us by Hythe Alpine Nursery in the United Kingdom. Asteraceae