Helichrysum heldreichii [Hythe Form]

Plant type

shrub

size

W: 18"

planting zones

6a-10b

Helichrysum heldreichii [Hythe Form] plant details

Helichrysum heldreichii [Hythe Form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum heldreichii [Hythe Form]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum heldreichii [Hythe Form]

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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 -10F, USDA zone 6. This form shared with us by Hythe Alpine Nursery in the United Kingdom.