Helichrysum bellum

Scientific Name: Helichrysum bellum

Also Known As

Perennial Paper Daisy
Perennial Straw Flower
Perennial Strawflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Helichrysum bellum plant details

Helichrysum bellum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum bellum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum bellum

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A winter hardy straw flowers from higher altitudes in Lesotho and Drakensberg Mts., South Africa. We brought this bella from Europe in 2007 but didn't put too much hope in it's survival outside. After being exposed to single digits (Fahrenheit) twice in the last 5 years (5 deg. F. December 2013), we're pleasantly surprised the clump made it thru without protection. The white, papery daisy-flowers can be easily dried for long lasting arrangements. Needs well drained soil.