Helichrysum italicum Curry plant (Compositae) Evergreen shrub

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Helichrysum italicum
Curry plant
Evergreen shrub
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The Helichrysum italicum plant species is found in S. Europe. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Curry plant. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. angustifolium. (Lam.)DC.

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Latin Name:  Helichrysum italicum
Common Name:  Curry plant
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Roth.)G.Don.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Arid hills, rocks and cliffs[190]

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. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5cm with a heel, June/July in a frame. Roots in 4 weeks. Good percentage[78].

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