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Helichrysum argyrophyllum

Also Known As

  • Golden Guinea Everlasting
  • Helichrysum Weed
  • Vaal Sewejaartjie
  • Vrouebossie

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Helichrysum argyrophyllum plant details

Helichrysum argyrophyllum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Does well in lean soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum argyrophyllum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, dried-arrangements, mat-forming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum argyrophyllum

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It's tough to get tougher than Helichrysum argyrophyllum when it comes to groundcovers that can take abuse. This South African native likes to hang in wide open, droughty, hard ground situations in its native land, making it the perfect plant for your hell strip, slope or any dry spot where other plants refuse to grow. Forming a dense weed suppressing dense mat of small grey leaves, cheery yellow daisy flowers with adorable dark centers bloom late Spring through Fall. Long lasting, they make exceptional dried flowers, just snip them about a week before they open & hang upside down in a dry spot. Great as a spiller & filler in container & rocky walls, too! To 4" high & indefinitely wide. Cut back occasionally & feed lightly if needed. Deer disapprove!

Gardening facts about Helichrysum argyrophyllum plant

How to Grow Helichrysum argyrophyllum

  • Soil Needs

    • lean

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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