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Also Known As

  • Helichrysum italicum 'White Icicles'
  • Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicle'
  • Silver Spike
  • White Icicles Curry Plant

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 10"-16"
  • W: 15"-20"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Helichrysum 'Icicles' plant details

Helichrysum 'Icicles' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with blue and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum 'Icicles'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum 'Icicles'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

They really do have the fragrance of curry! This evergreen sub-shrub grows to 2ft tall and wide with lovely fine textured silver leaves, topped by yellow flowers in summer. Well-drained soil, sun, and little summer water once established. A very easy plant to grow. said to be resistant to deer. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Helichrysum 'Icicles' plant

How to Grow Helichrysum 'Icicles'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • deer resistant
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