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Helichrysum splendidum
Also Known As
- Helichrysum alveolatum
- Helichrysum trilineatum
- Cape Gold
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Helichrysum splendidum plant details
Helichrysum splendidum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer mustard and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum splendidum
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum splendidum
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Helichrysum splendidum
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Helichrysum splendidum plant
How to Grow Helichrysum splendidum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
- mustard
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun
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- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
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