Provence Art and Antiques
Curry Plant
Name Curry Plant
Botanical Name Helichrysum italicum syn.
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Family Compositae, Asteraceae
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Native to Native to Mediterranean and grown throughout Europe. Other species grow in Africa and Asia
Water Water when soil is dry
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Sun Full sun
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Soil Light, well drained soil
Height 12-24"
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Width 3 feet
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Space 3 feet
Price
4" pots: $2.20
6" pots: $3.50
1 Gallon Root Pouch: 5.00
Clay pots and planters: Prices vary
Description
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The Curry Plant has linear, silvery-gray leaves and clusters of yellow, button-shaped flowers, which appear in summer. Although it is not the edible curry found on the spice rack, it is often planted in herb gardens because of it curry- like scent. Besides being attractive, it is also a practical plant because it repels garden pests.
Will Tolerate &
Keeping in Going
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Does not need much attention
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Drought tolerant once established
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Thrives in poor to moderately fertile well-drained soil
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Does well in coastal settings and rocky terrain
Won't Tolerate
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Does not tolerate cold, wet winters
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Strong, cold winds
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Continuously wet soil
History
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Points of Interest
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Helichrysum means "everlasting" or "immortal".
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Other common names include Italian Strawflower and Immortelle.
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It is an "everlasting flower", meaning its papery petals retain their color and form when dried therefore, they are ideal in dried floral arrangements.
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Curry plant is not a culinary plant (that is a different type of curry!). It has established itself as an herb because of its fragrance and its ability to repel insects.
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It naturally repels garden pests (insects and deer).
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Ideal for rock gardens, cottage and coastal landscapes, Mediterranean and prairie style gardens.
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