Helichrysum arenarium Everlasting flower (Compositae)

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Helichrysum arenarium
Everlasting flower
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The Helichrysum arenarium plant species is found in Europe. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Everlasting flower.

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Latin Name:  Helichrysum arenarium
Common Name:  Everlasting flower
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Moench.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry sandy places, heaths, dunes, pine forests etc[9, 50].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow February/March in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks at 20°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

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